Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English

Write your own story and stand out in your career with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 120-credit online degree provides you with the skills and knowledge to pursue jobs in numerous fields. Dive into various aspects of literature and advanced writing, gain a broad general knowledge of traditional liberal arts disciplines, and develop your critical thinking, writing and persuasion skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BA in English, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the origins of the English language and its evolution
• Apply the principles of composition, including rhetorical grammar and usage, critical thinking, basic principles of argumentation and the use of research methods and documentation skills
• Recognize and identify various genres in literature
• Identify literary devices, forms and elements
• Understand the historical and cultural characteristics of literary genres
• Discuss critical issues of gender, class, ethnicity, culture and the individuals that are present in literature

*This list is a guide. Other literature and advanced writing courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

Note: Students planning graduate work in literature should include period and genre courses in their area of study.