English (B.A.)

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Gaining a bachelor's degree in English can help students deepen their critical thinking and broaden their understanding of humanity through the world's written works. In this degree, you will take classes that develop skills in reading, writing, and analysis. The English degree allows you the flexibility to tailor your degree to fit your career goals.

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## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in English have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Publishing & Editing

Can you spot a comma splice from a mile away? Love the idea of helping good writers get even better--or turning dense science into something everyone can understand? Whether it's polishing a best-seller or discovering the next great author, editing and publishing might just be your cup of ~~tea~~ hot chocolate!

Creative Writer / Author

Be the next Flannery O'Connor, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or Brandon Sanderson. Inspire the world with your creative non-fiction writing, your popular blog, podcast, or website. Join the creative team behind the next version of Hi-Fi Rush or storyboard the next great RPG to invade the world. You might have it in you. So don't be chicken!

English Teacher

Earning an English education bachelor's degree will qualify you to teach various English language arts subjects to all grades from 6th to 12th. You'll learn the skills required to plan, teach, and assess units of instruction, manage the learning environment, and prepare students for state exams. In everything you do, you will teach your students how to think critically, write competently, and communicate effectively.

Technical & Professional Writer / Communicator

Technical and professional writers are in high demand--and the possibilities are endless! Use your skills in writing, editing, and digital tools to dive into E-Learning, corporate training, strategic communication, social media, and more. You might write podcast scripts, design book trailers, edit press releases, create web campaigns, or help experts explain big ideas to the world. Whether it's crisis communication or marketing magic, there's a place for your voice. Jump in!

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## Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in English, start with one of the following major-specific courses

ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations

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ENG251 - Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation

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