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SUNY Brockport

Brockport , New York ,United States

Bachelor of Science in English

The English major is designed for students who wish to pursue a passion for reading and writing, and for those who seek a versatile education as they prepare for careers in education, law, business administration, public relations, advertising, government, or any field where analytical excellence and effective use of the English language are essential. English majors choose between a literature or creative writing concentration (outlined below), where their course work is designed to develop analytical, research, and creative skills.

Preparing for Business, Law and Public Service: Literature courses which emphasize psychological, social and verbal analysis provide a solid basis for the type of critical thinking needed in professional positions, while courses in writing, business communication, journalism/ publication, etc. provide a solid basis in communication skills central to these areas.

Student Life: The Writers Forum connects students with significant contemporary writers and critics. The English Club offers a variety of activities, including the publication of a student-run literary journal. Sigma Tau Delta, an international honor society, recognizes significant academic accomplishment. Awards are available for student scholarship and outstanding literary-critical, fiction, poetry and non-fiction writing.

Study Abroad: A variety of study abroad programs are available and encouraged. In particular, English majors are urged to consider participating in the Brockport Oxford Scholars program, in which they spend one term studying at Oxford University and receive the designation "Brockport Oxford Scholar" on their permanent record. Minimal requirements for the Oxford program include a 3.25 GPA in the major; details are available in the Office of International Education.

Intakes

  • Jan
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employee Benefits
As an employee at SUNY Brockport, you are provided with a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Generally, these benefits include.

  • Health insurance and prescription coverage
  • Dental and vision insurances
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Retirement plans & tax-deferred programs
  • Vacation, holiday and sick leave accruals

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  • Apply and Qualify
  • Test Guides and Resource Booklets for State Examinations
  • Participate in the Exam
  • After the Exam

Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC) 
The Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC) is a non-profit, 501c(3) corporation located on the campus of SUNY Brockport.

BASC is contracted by SUNY Brockport to provide:

  • dining services
  • the bookstore
  • catering services
  • laundry services
  • vending services
  • ATM's
  • events and conferences
  • campus ID services

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Submit all high school academic documents (transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets, etc.) in both English and the original language. You may upload official copies for review of your application however you must submit official copies of all documents prior to the start of your academic program.

  • the student has completed their education in an English-speaking country, OR
  • they have studied in the US for 2 years, OR
  • they have completed the IB program or similar.

TOEFL Code 2537

English Proficiency Exam Required Yes

TOEFL Minimum Score Paper (PBT) 530

TOEFL Internet Based Version (IBT) 76

IELTS 6.0