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Bachelor of Arts in English

Program Overview

Literature, Culture & Creativity Concentration

Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Kristin Bovaird-Abbo

The Literature, Culture, and Creativity concentration provides excellent preparation for any profession or occupation that stresses the use of language and critical thinking, especially those involving writing. Graduates of this program will also be prepared to enter a variety of professional and graduate programs, including law, theology, medicine (with appropriate science and mathematics preparation), library science, communications, media and business.

Writing, Editing & Publishing Concentration

Program Directors: Dr. Yavanna Brownlee & Dr. Phillip Goodwin

The BA English: Writing, Editing, and Publishing concentration exposes students to rhetorical, critical, and cultural theory and a range of technological tools used in various sectors of the publishing industry. The program’s overarching goal is to develop proficient and impactful writers with an appreciation for diversity - writers who can be ethical, empathic, and engaged citizens. This goal is consistently informed by an intentional focus on career readiness and employability.