Bachelor of Science in English
The BS in English builds advanced skill in reading, writing, and critical analysis across literary traditions, media, and professional contexts. Students study British, American, and world literature alongside applied writing, linguistics, and editing coursework, preparing graduates for careers in writing, publishing, education, and communications.
- Degree awarded
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Delivery
- 100% online
- Credit hours
- 120 semester credits
- Typical length
- 4 years full-time, or self-paced for working students
What you will be able to do
- Analyze literary texts across historical periods, genres, and cultural traditions.
- Produce polished creative, academic, and professional writing across multiple genres.
- Apply principles of grammar, linguistics, and rhetoric to written and spoken communication.
- Evaluate texts using major schools of literary theory and criticism.
- Edit and prepare written work for publication across print and digital media.
- Complete a substantial independent research or creative project.
Where it leads
Graduates pursue entry- and mid-level roles including:
- Content Writer / Copywriter
- English Teacher
- Technical Writer / Editor
- Communications Specialist
- ESL/TESL Instructor
- Journalist
- Publishing Assistant
- Grant / Proposal Writer
The curriculum
General Education
45 creditsAll Bachelor of Science candidates complete a common General Education core that builds college-level competency in written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, the social and natural sciences, and the humanities.
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COM101 | Public Speaking & Communication | 3 |
| MAT101 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT201 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PHI101 | Critical Thinking & Logic | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| HIS101 | World Civilizations | 3 |
| HUM101 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to Natural Science | 3 |
| ECO101 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CIS101 | Digital Literacy & Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENV101 | Environmental Science & Sustainability | 3 |
| ETH101 | Ethics and Society | 3 |
Major core · English and language
60 credits| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG201 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG202 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG203 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG204 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG205 | World Literature | 3 |
| ENG301 | Advanced Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENG302 | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| ENG303 | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENG304 | Technical & Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG305 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG306 | Grammar & the Structure of English | 3 |
| ENG307 | Literary Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| ENG308 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG309 | Editing & Publishing | 3 |
| ENG310 | Digital & New Media Writing | 3 |
| ENG401 | Post-Colonial Literature | 3 |
| ENG402 | Children's & Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ENG403 | Journalism & News Writing | 3 |
| ENG404 | Teaching English as a Second Language: Foundations | 3 |
| ENG499 | English Capstone: Senior Thesis or Portfolio | 3 |
Free electives
15 credits5 courses. Free electives are chosen from the Eladder University undergraduate catalogue. They may be used to build an informal concentration.
Someone heading for teaching, writing, publishing or communications.