BACHELOR OF ARTS in English

The Advantages of Ashland's English Program
A degree in English from Ashland University prepares you for a lifetime of learning and numerous career possibilities. You’ll develop the ability to think analytically, appreciate different cultures, and learn to express yourself both verbally and in writing.

You'll also:

• Learn from expert teachers and published scholars.
• Experience personalized attention with small class sizes meant to emphasize your individual learning.
• Benefit from a flexible curriculum that lets you create an educational program (double major, major and minor) that meets your career objective.
• Study great works of literature from a variety of critical perspectives that will enhance your own viewpoints.
• Develop marketable skills, including strong writing and analytical capabilities that will prepare you for a variety of careers.
• Be prepared for graduate education with a strong academic foundation.
• Gain rewarding real-world experience through internships with Ashland Poetry Pres or the Ashland Master of Fine Arts program.
• Join the editorial team of the Black Fork Review, a literary journal run by students and featuring student writing.
• Graduates of our English program work as
  • art administrators
  • attorneys
  • digital marketing strategists
  • editors
  • higher education administrators