Episode 52: Showcasing Saint Leo’s BA in English Degree Program

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase the BA in English degree program at Saint Leo University. Our guest is Dr. Chantelle MacPhee, the chair of the Department of Language Studies and the Arts and an associate professor of English. Dr. MacPhee talked about:

• Her educational, professional, and personal backgrounds
• How she got into teaching and her journey to Saint Leo University
• A history of Saint Leo’s BA in English program and where it is currently offered
• The types of students this English degree program is intended for
• The specializations and minors in this program
• An Overview of the courses and topics covered in the curriculum
• An overview of the diverse faculty who teach in this program
• Clubs, chapters, publications, and internships in which English majors can get involved to gain real-world experience
• Career opportunities with an English degree
• Examples of graduate degree programs that graduates of this bachelor’s program may pursue
• Examples of alumni success stories from this program
• What sets this program--and Saint Leo University in general--apart from other English degree programs out there
• How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the specific fields that English majors are going into

Learn More about Saint Leo University’s BA in English Degree Program

Get more details on the bachelor’s in English degree program at Saint Leo by visiting https://www.saintleo.edu/english-bachelor-degree.