Bachelor of Arts in English

The English major equips students to understand the historical, cultural, and social context of literature, as well as to excel in their own writing. Studying literature fosters critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and an understanding of how language shapes our world, from daily interactions, workplaces, to the creative arts. BA graduates in English often move forward to MA programs in writing and teaching, MFA programs in creative writing, and PhD programs in literature. Completing a major in English can lead you to the following career paths: Grant Writer, Creative Writer, Editor, Professor, Museum Educator, Human Resources, Researcher, Communications Director, Publicity, Non-profitCommunity Relations, Lawyer, Journalist, Marketing, Language Arts Teacher, Librarian, Advancement, Advertising Professional, Technical Writer, Corporate Communications.

If you have successfully completed your high school degree (12 years of primary and secondary education), you are considered an undergraduate student at CSU.

Meet minimum test score requirements:

TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section

TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550

IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section

PTE (Pearsons Test of English): 50

iTEP: 3.8

ACT English Score: 20

SAT Critical Reading Score: 470