Faculty members from the theater and English departments will each lead a trip to the United Kingdom: one for English literature in York and the other for theater in London.
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Awaken your imagination and sharpen your communication skills by becoming a part of our thriving literary community with a bachelor’s degree in English from Adelphi.
Why Earn Your BA in English?
A degree in English can give you the skills you need to thrive in a wide variety of careers. You will sharpen your writing and English skills through literary analysis and academic study of important English literature.
Why Major in English at Adelphi?
- Receive personal attention in small, seminar-style classes and individualize your education through meaningful extracurricular enrichment.
- Learn from leading scholars and authors who are nationally recognized for their writing and research.
- Develop the intellectual tools to launch the career of your choice, whether you’re interested in writing—fiction, nonfiction, poetry or playwriting—or any other pursuit.
What Can You Do with a Degree in English?
English majors enjoy successful careers as teachers, lawyers, publishers, editors, librarians, engineers, doctors, writers, ad executives, administrators, social media managers, academics, journalists and web producers.
Minor in English
The minor in English is an excellent pairing with any major at Adelphi. Enhance your future prospects by gaining the communication and critical assessment skills valued by graduate schools and employers alike.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Dive headfirst into the literary world. Study with leading poets, essayists and novelists. Take advantage of opportunities for hands-on work experience. Adelphi English majors have interned at:
- Founding Footsteps
- Hannacroix Press
- Peace Corps
- PEN America
- Rural & Migrant Ministry Inc.
- Walt Whitman House
- W. W. Norton and Company
As part of our commitment to fostering a tight-knit literary community, the English program often hosts diverse literary voices—both emerging and established—for readings and talkbacks. Past visiting writers include:
- Amy Hempel
- Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.)
- Mark Jarman
- Tayari Jones
- Tracy K. Smith
- Jacqueline Woodson ’16 (Hon.)
English BA Program Info
English Major Application Requirements
To apply for this English degree program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate English majors have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
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