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Bachelor of Arts in English

Department of English

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in English

Department of English

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

On-Campus

Program

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tuition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

Cultivate Curiosity and Prepare for a Variety of Rewarding Careers

We strive to foster creativity and critical thinking, and equip our students with the analytical, research, writing, and editing skills they need for rewarding careers and success in leading graduate programs. Students majoring in English develop many in-demand, transferable skills valued by a range of employers. Our program offers a wide variety of courses – Appalachian literature to Shakespeare, science fiction, digital design, composition, and rhetoric.

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Career Outlook

The skills acquired in the study of English offer a wide range of professional opportunities in writing, education, communication, media business, government, and more. Our majors go on to careers in education, publishing, and technology, as well as graduate programs in creative writing, law, literature, composition and rhetoric, and teaching.

Job Titles Include:

  • Technical Writer
  • Editor
  • Web content developer or web writer
  • Librarian
  • Director of communications
  • Freelance writing instructor
  • Instructional designer

EKU English graduates have found employment in multiple fields.

Employers Include:

  • Eastern Kentucky University Communications and Brand Management
  • The University of Kentucky Libraries
  • ServPro Restoration Services
  • The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
  • Eastern Kentucky University Instructional Design Center

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Small class size and individualized attention
  • Earn your Master’s degree faster through our dual degree option
  • Award-winning faculty regarded as experts in their field

Curriculum & Admission

EKU’s faculty strive to provide an engaging environment and a curriculum that challenges students to grow and meet their full potential and successfully enter fulfilling careers.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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Kelsi Butcher 

College Enrollment Counselor

859-622-2705
kelsi.butcher@eku.edu

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Department of English

Beckham Hall
Room 106
473 University Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-5861
Fax: 859-622-3156
kathy.mounts@eku.edu

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