English
Studying English provides personal enrichment that lasts a lifetime. Through literature and various forms of writing, you learn valuable skills for many careers.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Huntsville
- Online
- Online
- Face to Face
4 Years
turn the page on your story
The study of English enriches your personal and professional lives.
English majors may take courses in literature, creative writing, English linguistics, rhetoric and composition, and technical communication. Our excellent professors frequently win awards and recognition.
English majors develop career-ready skills, such as research, analysis, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Our graduates find careers in many fields, including technical writing, teaching K12 students, marketing, and higher education.
Do you offer online English classes?
Yes, we offer classes online and in-person.
When can I apply?
- Fall semester applications due August 1
- Spring semester application due December 15
- Summer semester applications due May 15
write your own future
The BA in English lets students choose courses to fit their interests. Students may study creative writing, linguistics and grammar, technical communication, advanced composition, and many aspects of literature.
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undergraduate research
Students may apply to present at the university’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and other conferences. These experiences help students improve public speaking and get experience with networking.
SHSU’s journal, called The Measure, publishes the best student work done each year in classes taught by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Professional Publishing
Students have a unique opportunity to learn about publishing from the Texas Review Press, which publishes 30 books and several journals each year.
Students learn how to edit and publish their own literary journal, The Beacon. Selected students can work with faculty to produce the English department’s long-running literary journal, the Texas Review. -
Technology Access
The Iris Technical-Communication Suite is equipped with industry-standard tools for students to use in producing and delivering their messages. Students can use the space to create professional-quality documents and content—from printed proposals to podcasts—for a variety of audiences.
Scholarships
The Scholarship Team in the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office coordinates and administers SHSU scholarship programs for all student classification levels. SHSU utilizes a streamlined application, Scholarships4Kats, which simplifies the process by importing key information from student records and automatically considering students for all relevant scholarships. A student must be accepted to SHSU to apply.
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Discover Your Future
An English degree offers various career paths, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking, with opportunities in teaching, publishing, journalism, marketing, and more.
Learn From Our Outstanding Faculty
Our nationally recognized and award-winning professors bring extensive educational and research experience, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in teaching.
Student Spotlight
“To pursue higher education is to invest in yourself. Like life, you get out of it what you put into it. The world is a crazy place, but Sam helped me prepare for it.”
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