English (BA), 4-Year

Overview

As an English major, you'll develop skills that prepare you for a wide variety of career fields, from journalism to education. You'll learn to master the skill of writing and develop a critical understanding and appreciation for classic British, American, and world literature.

The English major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Choose one of two concentrations:

Writing

Learn to write with clarity and get experience publishing non-fiction, creative fiction, poetry and drama.

Literature

Through close reading of texts, gain an understanding of authors and genres, and critical and cultural theories about literature.

Admission Requirements

At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.

First Time in College Freshman Requirements:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: Freshmen webpage.
• Official high school transcripts
• An overall weighted GPA of 80 with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.

Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Standardized SAT/ACT test scores
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
• Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

 Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Coursework relevant to major of interest
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Curriculum

Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Arts in English program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.

The English degree curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility for students to develop their own course of study in partnership with their academic English faculty advisor. The path through the rest of the curriculum is individually designed to move students through basic skill sets to more advanced study and application of knowledge.

Careers

Because every employer lists strong communications skills as a top priority when hiring, English majors enjoy a wide variety of employment opportunities. As an English graduate you'll have the skills that prepare you for a wide variety of employment fields, making you among the most sought after of the liberal arts graduates.

English majors enter a variety of career fields after graduation, including:

• education
• marketing and public relations
• media communications
• media outlets
• publishing
• libraries
• government service

English majors also pursue graduate study in the field and in related disciplines such as history, philosophy, education, and law. English majors are also excellent candidates for opportunities in the Peace Corps.

Internships

As an English major at D'Youville, you'll build your resume with professional internships at local newspapers, publishers, literary centers, and nonprofit organizations, while gaining perspective on a future career.

• Internships are mandatory
• All internships are arranged by academic advisors, who will follow your progress over the course of the residency.

English majors at D'Youville can complete their internship requirement by working with various organizations including:

• ArtVoice
• The Arts Council of Buffalo & Erie County
• Just Buffalo Literary Center