Online Bachelor's in English Overview

Our online English (BA) program will explore the world of literature, language, and critical thinking. Through our curriculum, you will be provided with the tools needed to excel in cultural, political, educational, business, and community leadership roles. 

Whether you aspire to become a writer, educator, or work in a corresponding field, the online Bachelor of Arts in English program will provide you with the tools you need to succeed.

English majors develop of a variety of skills throughout the program, including the following:

• Analyzing texts from a range of genres that represent various literary cultures, historical periods, and civic movements
• Reading written, visual, and digital texts closely and critically
• Composing writing that responds effectively to an array of rhetorical contexts, purposes, and audiences
• Conducting scholarly research
• Evaluating and synthesizing evidence

Program Requirements

The Online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English requires the following:

• A minimum of 42 credit hours of ENGL coursework, depending on the chosen option
  • At least 18 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or higher)
• A grade of C- or better in courses applied to the major
• A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all ENGL coursework
• No more than 60 credit hours of ENGL coursework may apply to the bachelor’s degree
• Submission of a Senior Assessment during the final semester of the senior year

Curriculum Overview

For details on coursework and degree requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Admissions Information

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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