Bachelor of Arts in English

University of Idaho

Many English majors have their sights on a future as a teacher or writer, but the degree opens doors to many other types of professions, too. In the B.A. in English program, you will gain a broad liberal arts education and build critical thinking and writing skills that are highly valued in careers in education, publishing, communications, politics and law - to name a few. As an English major, you will undergo intensive training in creative and/or professional writing and develop your professional communication skills. You will examine a variety of literary genres and form a solid understanding of how English language and literature shape and reflect cultures around the world. Depending on your career goals, you can focus your studies on literature, creative writing, professional writing or linguistics.