Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts in English
Put your passion for reading, literature and language to work and build a rewarding career with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from the University of the District of Columbia! As a graduate of the UDC College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), you can continue your education through graduate or professional schooling or pursue your own personal and professional goals by publishing books, educating others, working for a company or starting your own business.
Our many past graduates include many well-known writers. With a little guidance and a hands-on experience, you may find your name on this list one day:
While a degree may be the first thing on your checklist and a successful career may seem far over the horizon at this point, you can be sure that UDC will always be there to encourage you and to ensure that you're on the best possible path for success.
At UDC, you'll be able to grow your professional potential while also receiving personal enrichment as you learn about what you love. The Bachelor of Arts in English program was strategically designed to help you develop a proficiency in the writing, reading, critical thinking and speaking skills needed for success in both your academic work and eventual career.
The courses offered in our English program were specifically designed to enrich you with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary topics, in addition to ensuring that you receive real-world experiences through our internship and capstone courses, as well as access to Washington, DC's many cultural resources.
While our curriculum is rich and robust, it wouldn't mean anything without our skilled faculty. Coming from varied backgrounds in composition and rhetoric, gender and culture studies, creative writing, linguistics, film and literature, they are dedicated to ensuring your success and take pride in helping you each and every step of the way!