The Bachelor of Arts in English at Schreiner University is designed for aspiring writers, critical thinkers, and communicators eager to explore the power of language and literature. You will delve into diverse texts and authors, gaining a profound understanding of human nature and the complexities of the world. This program cultivates essential skills in critical reading, textual analysis, and effective communication, making you a highly adaptable and sought-after graduate. If you are passionate about literature and wish to develop transferable skills for a wide array of professions, this degree offers a challenging and rewarding academic journey.
This undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over four years, immersing you in a vibrant academic community. You will have unique opportunities to work on The Muse, the university journal of creative writing, non-fiction, art, and photography, and attend performances and scholarly presentations by renowned artists and writers through the department’s Texas Coffeehouse Series. You can also join the Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society or the Mountaineer Literary Society, and participate in annual trips to Austin and San Antonio for performances, or even travel abroad to significant literary locations in England and Ireland. You will graduate with a versatile skill set applicable to careers in education, law, marketing, journalism, publishing, and beyond.