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In the English program, you may focus your coursework in writing or literary and cultural studies, or you may choose to build your own B.A. program from a combination of courses in professional writing, literature, creative writing, and linguistics. Because courses are offered in a variety of modalities, you can combine on-campus and online courses to control of your own schedule. This allows you to easily participate in athletics, student organizations, and other co-curricular activities. The English program brings together a diverse faculty with broad expertise that covers a more extensive vision of the traditions and future of English Studies than is commonly available. Our faculty have an average of 15-20 years of classroom teaching experience, and they work closely with students to help them achieve their goals.
Our students often have a wide range of expertise, interests, and backgrounds, and our program provides them with opportunities beyond those offered at other area universities or within the State System. These opportunities include:
You also can add another credential to your degree with a 12-credit certificate in creative writing, professional writing, or literary and cultural studies.
Credits: 120
Contact:
William Hunter
whunter@pennwest.edu
814-732-1552
You’ll have three degree options including writing, literary and cultural studies and a general B.A. without a concentration.
You’ll take 42 credits of advanced coursework building skills in specific topics.
Add a 12-15 credit certificate to further your studies in professional writing, creative writing or literature.
Graduates of PennWest’s B.A. in English report being well-prepared for graduate and pre-professional programs, as well as for employment in a variety of fields.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 64% of workers with a bachelor’s degree in English work in one of these fields:
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
