Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (English - Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy)
Field of Study:
$31,084/Yr
major at ?is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of theories and practices of writing and rhetoric. The Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy concentration offers students the ability to:
- Study writing in a department that takes a humanistic approach to learning
- Engage writing and rhetoric with a focus on genre, audience, invention, and style
- Explore and practice writing and rhetorical approaches in social, cultural, and historical contexts
Potential Occupations
A major in English prepares students for business, government, or education careers that require broadly educated people who can think critically, communicate effectively, analyze texts, and write well. Many employers appreciate liberal arts majors for their multiple skills and their ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and work environments.
The department encourages experiential education by offering a variety of internship opportunities.
Students are also invited to generate their own positions in fields of interests, as well as pursue established local, regional, or national internships. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.
Depending on a student?s interests, the electives taken, or the concentration selected, available career choices include, but are not limited to: copy editor; project editor; manuscript reader or story analyst; sales representative; publicity and promotion specialist; advertising coordinator; production specialist; assistant book publicist; contracts and permission specialist; agency or arts administrator; human resource manager; human services program developer; public relations; English teacher; teacher of English as a second language; curriculum developer; education administrator; grant writer; technical writer for business, industry, or science; magazine, newspaper, television, education, or government writer; biographer or writer of prose, fiction, or nonfiction; lyricist.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
---|---|
Regular Decision Application Deadline | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of all the previous education
- Submit a personal statement that will help the college in understanding you
- Students with GPA of below 3.0 need to submit an academic explanation
- SAT/ACT scores are optional
English Proficiency Requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 72
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 minimum
- Duolingo: minimum 110
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Comments