State University Of New York At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts in English

New Paltz, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Arts in English provides an in-depth understanding of literature, language, and writing. This program helps develop critical thinking and analytical skills, allowing you to explore a variety of texts and cultural contexts. Students engage with both classical and contemporary works while honing their ability to express ideas effectively.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as education, publishing, journalism, marketing, and content creation. Opportunities in editing, copywriting, and public relations are also common paths for those with this degree.

The Five Year Master Plan is a pathway to earning two powerful credentials, a Bachelor of Arts BA degree and a Master of Arts MA degree, in just five years. The BA MA program in English is designed to provide a clear path for New Paltz students majoring in English Liberal Arts or Creative Writing to complete the MA degree in one year.
Students in this program begin taking graduate courses during their senior year earning ten credits of graduate course work by the time they complete their BA degree. They are then able to complete the MA degree requirements by enrolling in ten credits during the subsequent fall and spring terms.

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