Earn a Bachelor of Arts in English
The English program at Albertus offers both a major and minor in English, with the further option to concentrate in Creative Writing or Dramatic Studies.
Overview
Love reading? Want to become a more effective writer? The English program at Albertus
offers both a major and minor in English, with the further option to concentrate in
Creative Writing or Dramatic Studies.
English majors at Albertus can also pursue teacher certification concurrently through
our Education Program. The English department also offers courses toward a minor in Drama.
The English Department serves the wider college community through its foundational
writing classes for all first-year students and its upper division literature classes
in General Education. Throughout our programs, the Department emphasizes clear and
well-organized writing, persuasive argument, and the attentive reading of literary
texts.
The Albertus English Faculty
Chair, Department of English
Director of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing
English Program FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, concentration tracks, curriculum, career opportunities, and value in the digital age.
What degree is offered in English at Albertus Magnus College?
Albertus offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English.
What concentrations are available within the English major?
The program offers three concentration tracks:
- General English
- Creative Writing
- Dramatic Studies
What sample courses are offered in the English curriculum?
- American Literature
- British Literature I & II
- From Adultery to Apocalypse
- Literature of the Immigrant
- Love and Violence in Four Plays
- Senior Seminar
What career opportunities can I pursue with a B.A. in English?
- Digital Copywriter
- Journalist
- Web Content Manager
- Editorial Assistant
- Publishing Copy-Editor
- Social Media Manager
- Proofreader
- Advertising Copywriter
- Academic Librarian
- Media Researcher
- English as a Foreign Language Teacher
It also provides a strong foundation for law, business, and education.
How does an English degree remain valuable in the age of AI and digital technology?
As generative AI automates basic drafting, the program emphasizes critical analysis, empathetic communication, audience analysis, and persuasive writing.
Mid-career professionals frequently advance into specialized roles like UX Writer, Content Director, or Communications Manager.
Program Goals & Objectives
Upon completing the program of study in English, students will:
- To improve students’ facility in writing clearly and correctly
- To increase students’ competence in close analysis of literary texts
- To foster the development of skills that center on speaking clearly, listening carefully, and observing perceptively
- To cultivate an aesthetic appreciation for language and a responsiveness to the creative work of others
- To prepare students to engage in professions that require clear, precise, and effective oral and written communication
Interested in learning more about the diverse courses offered at Albertus?
A college education isn't about an end goal, but rather gaining the skills you'll need for your professional development. For me, a major in English created who I am today. I gained skills in critical thinking, literature analysis, storytelling, communication, teaching, and even public speaking, all of which I use every day at work.
Annemarie Tompsen, '13
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The Albertus English Degree Mission Statement
The Department of English develops thoughtful readers, effective writers, and critical thinkers through the study of literature, language, and written expression. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the department prepares students to communicate with clarity, analyze diverse perspectives, and engage the world with creativity, purpose, and intellectual curiosity.