Quick Facts
- Delivery: On Campus
- Credits: 120
- Experience: Hands-on learning in editing, research, design, publicity, and more
The English major at Ball State helps students develop advanced skills in writing, analytical thinking, and creative expression—skills that are valuable across a wide range of fulfilling careers and industries.
With courses in literature, linguistics and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), creative writing, and professional writing, students explore the power of language while gaining practical experience and cultural insight. Majors can also take Immersive Learning classes, which provide hands-on opportunities in research, editing, design, publicity, and more.
Students choose from one of five concentrations, allowing them to shape their academic path to fit their interests and career goals.
What Can You Do with an English Major?
You’ll graduate with versatile, in-demand skills that transfer across hundreds of career fields—including many that are still emerging. English majors from Ball State have gone on to fulfilling careers in:
- Marketing and communications
- Publishing and editing
- Nonprofit management and fundraising
- Speechwriting and public service
- Teaching, research, and advanced academic study
Whether you’re driven by creativity, advocacy, storytelling, or analysis, the English major offers a strong foundation for a meaningful and adaptable future.
Concentrations
Gain a deeper understanding of language (English and languages around the world) with a major in Applied Linguistics, where you will explore the scientific study of language and how it is applied to solve real-world problems.
Learn more.Hone your writing clarity, structure, and expression. Deepen your context and experience. That’s what a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Ball State offers.
Learn more.Ball State’s major in English studies offers diverse gateways into the study of language through courses in literature, linguistics, creative writing, rhetoric, and writing—all preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities.
Learn more.Gain a new perspective on your favorite authors and discover new ones with Ball State’s major in literature—one of the most innovative degree paths on campus.
Learn more.Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of discourse, with an emphasis on written forms. You’ll graduate well prepared to immediately jump into a career or pursue graduate-level studies.
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Take the Next Step
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