Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in English

The Bachelor of Arts in English is a comprehensive online degree program designed to help students develop a deep and flexible understanding of human expression. This program prepares students for careers in various professional and creative realms, where good communication and creative problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Program Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• Creative Writing: This concentration provides a comprehensive course of study in the theory, craft, and practice of creative writing, with an emphasis on fiction and poetry.
• Rhetoric and Writing Studies: This concentration offers students opportunities to develop literacy and writing skills in academic, professional, technical, and community environments for a variety of purposes, audiences, and genres.
• Literature and Cultural Studies: This concentration provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of literature, from the earliest texts in English to contemporary multimedia forms, and everything in between.

Benefits of a Degree in English

In this online bachelor's program, students can explore various course subjects with many areas of special interest. The benefits of this degree include:

• Acquiring both general and specialized knowledge in the field, as well as developing skills in preparation for careers in academia, education, and other areas.
• Gaining professional skills and knowledge in preparation for entering the job market or for applying to graduate programs.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of literary works in English.
• Developing skills for the appreciation and critical reading of literary texts.
• Learning to analyze, create, and defend complex arguments in correct and rhetorically-effective written English.
• Demonstrating knowledge and appreciation for a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

Why Get a Bachelor of Arts in English Online?

The flexibility of online courses makes it possible for students to juggle work, family, life, and education. Students can work with academic advisers to plan their journey to graduation, whether they are bringing credits with them or just starting.

Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in English

Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in English can pursue various careers, including:

• Writers, technical writers, authors
• Reporters, editors, digital media writers
• Marketing and public relations associates
• Communications and social media managers
• Research analysts and production assistants
• Some English majors pursue graduate education to become teachers or professors

Program Details

• Delivery Method: 100% Online
• Credit Hours: 120
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Tuition per credit hour: $269.75
• Fees per credit hour:
  • Library: $4.98
  • Network & Data Systems: $16
  • Off-campus: $30
  • Online Facilities: $2

Job Market Outlook

The job market outlook for English majors is diverse, with opportunities in writing, editing, marketing, communications, and more. The Pathways career data reflect career information associated with degree programs, and that data may include some jobs that require additional credentials and experience beyond the academic degree.