Academics · School of Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of ArtsEnglish
Sharpen your writing, communication, and critical thinking, through literature or professional writing.
- DegreeB.A. in English
- Credit hours121
- ConcentrationsLiterature · Professional Writing
- FormatOn campus
Write it. Read it. Own it.
The Department of English offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with concentrations in Literature or Professional Writing.
- Communicate wellOral and written skills for success in the professional world.
- Research and writeSkills to succeed in graduate and professional programs.
- Read the worldLiterature from many cultures and time periods.
- Write digitallyCompose texts in a variety of digital media.
Two paths. One strong core.
Both concentrations share Allen’s general education core and two semesters of research methods.
Built for readers, thinkers, and future scholars.
World, American, African American, and English literature, plus criticism and research. 30 credit hours in the major.
- African-American Literature
- World Literature
- Literary Criticism
- Studies in Fiction
- Senior Seminar
See major requirements
- ENG 213 World Literature
- ENG 222 American Literature
- ENG 223 African-American Literature
- ENG 225 Literary Criticism
- ENG 304 Studies in Fiction
- ENG 315 Studies in Poetry
- ENG 324 English Literature
- ENG 417 Senior Seminar
- ENG 460 Research Methods I
- ENG 461 Research Methods II
121 total credit hours. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.
Built for writers, journalists, and communicators.
Journalism, digital media, creative writing, and a communication internship. 30 credit hours in the major.
- Writing for Digital Media
- Journalism I–II
- Creative Writing I–II
- Advanced Composition
- Communication Internship I
See major requirements
- ENG 207 Intro to Professional Writing
- ENG 226 Writing for Digital Media
- ENG 314 Advanced Composition
- ENG 317 Creative Writing I
- ENG 318 Creative Writing II
- ENG 319 Journalism I
- ENG 320 Journalism II
- ENG 424 Communication Internship I
- ENG 460 Research Methods I
- ENG 461 Research Methods II
121 total credit hours. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.
Learn it by doing it.
- Professional WritingCommunication internshipReal experience writing for an organization.
- Every studentResearch methodsTwo semesters of research methods.
- LiteratureSenior seminarA capstone seminar in literature.
- Professional WritingJournalismReport and write the news.
Careers English majors pursue.
Explore real career paths, with pay and job outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- WritingWriters & authorsPay & job outlook ↗
- WritingTechnical writersPay & job outlook ↗
- PublishingEditorsPay & job outlook ↗
- MediaReporters & journalistsPay & job outlook ↗
- CommunicationsPublic relations specialistsPay & job outlook ↗
- Teaching · certificationHigh school teachersPay & job outlook ↗
Career information comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Some careers require graduate or professional degrees, certification, or licensure.
Questions about English?
- Dr. Fayaz KabaniChair, English Department(803) 376-5831fkabani@allenuniversity.edu
- Dr. Kevin TrumpeterInterim Dean · Associate Professor of English(803) 255-4782ktrumpeter@allenuniversity.edu
Start your writing story at Allen.
Apply today, or visit and meet the English faculty.