Bachelor of Arts in English

EDUCO - Lasell University

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 27,040/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1851

Total Students: 2,092 +

Int. Students: 140 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts 2466, USA

Bachelor of Arts in English

Program Overview

The B.A. major in English degree program allows students to examine major concepts in literature and language through reading, reflection, and discussion. Students will gain an understanding of the artistic and cultural impact of language and become creative and critical thinkers. English majors choose a track - focus on literature or creative writing. Lasell also offers a creative writing minor. You can also combine your English degree with a secondary education licensure for grades 5-12.

English majors are well prepared for careers in education, journalism, media, law, and non-profits or to pursue graduate programs in many fields.

Program Features

  • Focus on literature or creative writing.
  • Students on the literature track delve deeper into advanced literature and language studies.
  • Creative writing students participate in workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and screenwriting.
  • A 2-semester capstone literary research or creative writing project allows in-depth focus on one interest. Students in the literature track read and research their chosen topic during a semester-long individual tutorial and write a capstone essay during the following semester. The creative writing capstone offers students a tutorial-style opportunity to complete a major creative writing project.
  • Gain teaching experience with the Secondary Education Licensure (Grades 5-12) and English Majors program that a has Fifth Year option to graduate with a Master of Education.

What You'll Learn
From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan.