Bachelor of Arts in English

The English major at Sacred Heart prepares students personally and professionally for the world beyond college. The diverse curriculum in languages, literature, cultures and creative expression prepares students for life long learning and success in a variety of advanced degrees and professions. At Sacred Heart, youll develop the skills you need to read analytically, write clearly and effectively, and express a clear, logical argument. Youll gain a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of literature, and by the time you graduate you will have skills and knowledge, including reading, writing, and critical thinking, that never lose value and are relevant to any field, in any job market, at any time. As an English major, you will also- Develop a broad understanding of the social, historical, religious, and political contexts of American, British, and global literature. Analyze and interpret literary and critical texts that raise issues and questions of social justice, values, meaning, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and global and cultural diversity. Benefit from small class sizes in a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and creativity. Gain experience writing, editing, and publishing through an internship.

Students must have completed the equivalent of a United States secondary-school education (approximately twelve years of formal education) and have the appropriate diploma or satisfactory results on leaving examinations.

For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:

• TOEFL 80+
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 80
• TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
• Academic IELTS 6.5
• Duolingo 110

Other Acceptable Exam Scores

• PTE: 62
• iTEP: 5
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
• Completion of ELS 112
• Completion of EF Level C1
• Completion of Talk Level 7
• EIKEN: pre-1
• GTEC: 1200
• PTE: 62
• SHU ESL Program: Score of 90 on exit ESL exam AND successful completion of Level 5 or 6
• VEPT 5.5