Oral and written communication skills are in demand by employers across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. This online English degree can help prepare you for careers in nearly any discipline, including journalism, education, public policy, social media and communication.
This program is ideal for those looking to advance in their careers or enter a new field. Your coursework will emphasize critical thinking and communication skills, as well as the value of multiple perspectives and experiences.
The skills you’ll develop as an English major
In this program, you’ll develop the ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences, lead teams and solve complex problems. You’ll also explore perspectives on a variety of themes from environmental concerns and the rhetoric of crisis management to contemporary approaches for studying literature and digital narratives.
In your courses, you’ll build transferable competencies in areas such as:
- Contextual analysis
- Conventions of literacy
- Critical reading and writing
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Digital and multimodal composition
- Linguistics
- Storytelling and narrative development
- Rhetorical scholarship
Can you become a teacher with an English degree?
Not with the degree alone. However, an English degree can be a stepping stone toward becoming a K–12 teacher. Certification and licensure requirements vary by state and typically require additional education courses.
Please note: If you’re interested in pursuing teaching, you must check the requirements of your state licensure board.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a variety of graduate and professional programs, including those that lead to teacher certification. Other advanced studies you can pursue include law, journalism, communication and medicine.
Are you looking to strengthen your skills in linguistics, analysis, research and written communication? Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in English can help you build a solid foundation in these areas. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with versatile knowledge that supports careers in professional writing, marketing, publishing and more.
In this program, you’ll take core courses designed to build your writing, revising and editing skills, as well as knowledge of analysis and contextualization. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a variety of English electives, such as creative and business writing, environmental nonfiction, medieval literature and more.
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”