English Major
Study English at Azusa Pacific University
Build your portfolio and pursue opportunities to publish your own original work alongside well-published faculty. Your internship experiences will help you step into your future career prepared to think critically and write compellingly. You’ll gain a solid foundation in writing technique and linguistics, literature, creative writing, significant authors, and the history of literary movements.
4+1 Accelerated Pathway to Single Subject Teaching Credential
- Enter a Bachelor of Arts in English program with the opportunity to complete APU’s Master of Arts in Education degree plus Single Subject Teaching Credential in just one year after completing the BA degree!
- Undergraduate students within the majors of English, Social Science, Art, Math, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics who have completed at least 60 units may apply to the 4+1 Pathway.
- Tailored for those who wish to teach English at the middle or high school levels, this program allows you to be admitted to the MA in Education + Credential program as early as your junior year.
- By completing 9 units of graduate-level coursework in your senior year, this pathway allows you to complete the master’s degree and early your credential in just 12 months after graduation!
- Speak with your advisor before you reach 60 units, and 9 units of electives in your plan.
Program at a Glance
Program Information
- Program Units: 45-54
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Explore American, British, and Global literary history and engage with contemporary literary movements.
- Develop the relationship between your reading, writing, and personal faith.
- Build professional experience with an internship or assistantship.
- Become an accomplished, adaptive, and original scholarly or creative writer.
- Learn from well-published faculty mentors.
- Pursue opportunities to publish your own original work.
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From Competitor to Leader: Corrie Loeffler ’04 Named Executive Director of Scripps National Spelling Bee
English major Corrie Loeffler ’04 learned valuable communication and leadership skills at APU that she carries with her as executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Program Details
Students can choose to pursue a traditional BA in English, or a BA in English with an English Education concentration.
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Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.
Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.
Education Loans
Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Student Employment
On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
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Career Outlooks and Outcomes
Featured Faculty
Windy Counsell Petrie
Professor, Department of English
Joseph Bentz
Professor, Department of English
Dynamic Conference for Christianity and Literature Draws Scholars from Across U.S.
APU recently hosted the Conference for Christianity and Literature, bringing more than 120 students representing 36 universities across 10 states to campus to learn from renowned speakers under the theme, “Literature as Vocation.”