Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English] From West Chester University

Whether your passion lies in Literature, Rhetoric & Writing, Creative Writing, English Education, or other specialties in the discipline, we'll help you hone the key skills?persuasive writing, deep reading, critical thinking, and clear speaking?that are essential to professional success and informed citizenship in today's world.

Our curriculum prepares you for life in other ways, too. Studying English will not only stimulate your imagination but also enrich your understanding of how words and texts, in all their complex forms, play a central role in revealing and constructing the world we live in. Moreover, as an English student, you'll learn to cultivate personal resources?among them empathy, self-reflection, and ethical awareness?that can help you lead a meaningful, examined life.