Criminal Justice, English
Hon. Kim (Rodgers) Smith ’00 came to Mount Mercy University with a goal of becoming a lawyer.
Professional preparation that matters
An English degree that prepares you for the practical world.
Mount Mercy University’s Bachelor of Arts in English program prepares graduates with expert writing and communication skills urgently sought by today’s top employers. Learning how to analyze literature facilitates critical thinking, writing and communication — essential skills for most in-demand occupations.
Curriculum
Create a body of work fit for your portfolio.
Our faculty practice what they teach—routinely producing creative and scholarly works—and bring those real-world experiences and valuable lessons to the classroom. Faculty also work closely with students to set goals and hone skills. You’ll create a body of work fit for your portfolio, carefully vetted by instructors and class peers.
The program at Mount Mercy helped me grow as an individual and as a learner. For instance, I had the most supportive professors that helped me evolve as a reader, writer, and critical thinker.
Tammy Koolbeck '86
Executive Director at Stephens Auditorium/VenuWorks
Tammy Koolbeck found her dream career thanks to a perfect internship placement and an instructor who knew Tammy better than herself.
Haley Weideman '20
English, Creative Writing, Diversity Studies
Haley Weideman added a diversity studies minor to learn how best to represent marginalized voices in a classroom.
Jessica Purgett '20
English & Marketing
Jessica Purgett balances her job, school, working for Paha, and her internship, all while trying to get into the publishing field.
Alexa Zamora '19
English, Diversity Studies
Looking forward to getting a graduate degree abroad, Alexa Zamora also is looking fondly back on her time at MMU.
Orlando Clark '20
English
Orlando Clark dreams of playing professional soccer, a sport that has created many other opportunities for him, and helping to improve his country.
What are the next steps?
Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Federal and state grants and loans
- MMU-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your application
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
* Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Programs"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Careers in English
Our graduates are in demand by many local employers.
The combination of critical problem solving and people skills you gain with an English degree is in high demand by employers who need flexible and creative workers, no matter the industry. Our program is specifically designed to ensure that Mount Mercy English majors are ready and able to acquire a job immediately after they graduate. Mount Mercy English majors have found work in a variety of fields, including politics, human resources, journalism, project management, marketing, sales, law, teaching, and more.