Bachelor of Arts in English with Concentration in Professional Writing
Kent State University
USA,Ohio
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 22,316/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, Ohio
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1910
Total Students: 36,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States
Bachelor of Arts in English with Concentration in Professional Writing
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students to be insightful readers and innovative writers. Students are introduced to literary traditions and critical methods through core courses and encouraged to pursue personal interests in the selection of a concentration and elective courses. English classes challenge students to develop reading, research and writing skills that will equip them for a wide range of careers.
The English major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Professional Writing concentration offers courses in professional writing, editing and rhetoric. The concentration requires a professional experience elective fulfilled by an internship, service-learning placement or an advanced course in editing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies or professional writing.
- Know research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
- Understand and apply a variety of critical theories to the study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
- Produce academic, creative or professional writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
- Complete a long written project with the application of appropriate critical, creative or professional approaches; mastery of research methods and resources; and awareness of audience, rhetorical context and discourse functions.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 22,316 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Kent State University
CAD 12,676 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
