The English (B.A.) at Oregon State University offers you a deep dive into the power of literature, language, and writing, equipping you with essential skills for a complex world. You will explore diverse literary traditions, from American and British classics to global narratives, while honing your abilities in creative writing, rhetoric, and cultural analysis. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about understanding how texts shape our world and wish to develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that are highly valued across many professional fields.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is studied over four years, blending foundational language and literature courses with opportunities for specialized study. You will engage in small, discussion-based classes, working through texts from various periods and cultures, and developing your own writing through courses like "Ways of Reading" and "Writing About Literature." In your final year, you will undertake advanced studies in literature and potentially a capstone project, preparing you for careers in journalism, publishing, education, communications, and beyond.