Bachelor of Arts in English

at University of the Incarnate Word

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word prepares students for success in a diverse array of professional fields and advanced degrees and launches them on a course for a lifetime of learning and intellectual curiosity.Journalism, writing and editing, publishing, communications, teaching, marketing, advertising, public relations, law, non-profit administration - the professional options for graduates with a B.A. in English are seemingly countless. In fact, there are few fields for which an English degree isn’t extremely useful. Throughout the English degree program, students develop an analytical eye, a profound understanding of language and its varied uses, and the ability to craft clear and logically argued writing. These are foundations for success in any profession. Many English graduates also pursue graduate degrees prior to beginning a career.