Welcome to the web site of the English Program at Macon State College. On February 13, 2007, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents authorized Macon State to offer the bachelor of arts in English. Why major in English? In addition to being the perfect major for anyone who has a passion for reading and writing, a degree in English offers numerous career opportunities. While one immediately thinks of traditional careers in education, publishing, and journalism, there are many more areas including law, business, industry, advertising, and other career options. For any field that requires excellent oral and written communications skills, critical thinking, and organizational and research skills, a B.A. in English is an essential foundation. Some of our majors will continue their educations by going to law school. Others will follow a more traditional track and pursue teaching careers. Still others will enter the publishing field or go on to receive graduate degrees and teach at the college level. Whatever path one decides to follow, the English faculty at Macon State College is exceptionally well prepared to instruct and assist students as they pursue their individual goals. Again, there are any number of possibilities, and they all start with a B.A. in English.