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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General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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At Azusa Pacific University, we’re committed to making your bachelor’s degree in psychology affordable. That’s why APU provides a comprehensive range of financial aid options, including federal loans, state grants, fellowships, and scholarships.
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Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered gift aid, meaning they do not require repayment. These awards may come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources. Scholarships are often merit-based and awarded for academic achievement, leadership, or other demonstrated talents.
While APU does award scholarships, you can also find external scholarship opportunities through websites such as Finaid and Fastweb. Contact the Student Services Center about scholarships offered through APU departments or local organizations.
Student Employment
Along with gift aid and student loans, you can apply for on-campus student employment opportunities to earn additional income to pay for education-related expenses. As an APU student, you can also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
Military and Veterans Benefits
If you are a veteran, serve in the military, or qualify as a spouse or dependent, you may access financial assistance that helps cover the cost of tuition, housing, and books. As a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly School, APU offers the support and flexibility needed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree in psychology.
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Career Outlooks and Outcomes
Featured Faculty
Windy Counsell Petrie
Professor, Department of English
Joseph Bentz
Professor, Department of English
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