English ,BA
english, literature, rhetoric, writing
If you value reading and writing, this might be the program for you. Gain expertise in informative and imaginative writing, learn about diverse cultures and perspectives through analysis of literature and film, and develop critical thinking skills fundamental to professional success.
The Bachelor of Arts program in English is focused on literature, writing, film and culture.
Courses address a wide variety of genres, traditions and time periods. You engage in close reading and critical thinking as you work with powerful, multilayered texts. You build communication skills as you compose for multiple purposes and audiences. The program concludes with a degree capstone that allows you to use your skills and knowledge in a personalized academic or creative project.
You are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities in applied humanities projects and research fellowships, including Issued: Stories of Service, Latinx Oral History Lab, and other faculty-led projects.
You must complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours of ENG courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
OR any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Analyze short stories, focusing on narrative and literary elements.
- Compose effective visual and multimodal narratives.
- Compose an effective applied project related to their area of study.
Students of English can explore the hometowns of famous authors and visit locations that have inspired masterpieces of fiction and nonfiction. Study abroad programs offer students the chance to build a global perspective and knowledge in distinct environments as preparation for leadership in a future-focused career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses while staying on track for graduation, and they may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs.
The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in English.
This program prepares scholars and teachers for graduate or professional study and for careers in education, writing and other related fields. Career prospects for secondary language arts teachers in Arizona are particularly strong.
Additionally, graduates have acquired skills that employers value, such as the ability to analyze ideas and problems, find and evaluate information, communicate effectively, and present clear and logical arguments. With these skills, graduates can find jobs such as:
- advertising and promotions manager
- copy writer
- editor
- lawyer (with further education)
- media and communication worker
- paralegal or legal assistant
- public relations specialist
- teacher or instructor
- technical writer
- writer or author
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.6%
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$76,910
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2.1%
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$75,350
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0.0%
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$78,760
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3.6%
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$76,910
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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-2.0%
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$64,370
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4.8%
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$74,750
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0.9%
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$90,390
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
