BA Liberal Arts/English
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Program at Fisher College with a concentration in English will lead to a well-rounded student able to continue on to even higher-level study or to begin a career. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program, English Concentration will produce a student who is knowledgeable in many areas within the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and is highly proficient in written and oral communication, in analysis and synthesis, in quantitative reasoning, in problem solving, and in a greater understanding of the literary arts. In addition to completing the Fisher College core requirements in English and mathematics, the Liberal Arts graduate must successfully complete course work in communications, fine arts, history, foreign language, literature, science, intermediate-level writing, public speaking, and interdisciplinary study connecting at least the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, and she/he must complete a senior project and internship.
Program Requirements:
- Required Courses
- Elective Courses
Required Courses
CM105 Public Speaking
CS101 Computer Concepts
EN101 English I
EN102 English II
EN201 Intermediate Writing
IS105 Common Experience
IS220 Preparation for Careers and Life after College
LB440 Liberal Arts and Science Seminar1
LB450 Senior Project
LB460 Liberal Arts Internship
PS101 Introduction to Psychology
Total Credits: 31
1Students in the Honors program may substitute IS450 (Senior Honor Thesis I) for this course
Elective Courses
Drama Elective
English Elective (2)
English Elective (300/400 level) (3)
Experiential Learning2
Fine Arts Elective
Free Elective (8)
Global Awareness Elective
History Elective (2)
Humanities Elective (2)
Quantitative Reasoning Elective
Liberal Arts Elective (300/400 level) (3)
Math/Science/Computer Science (2)
Science Elective
Social Science Elective (2)
Total Credits: 90
2May be fulfilled by LB461, IS317/IS318 or a program director-approved course replacement or research project.
Learning Outcomes
In addition to the learning outcomes in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree, students within the English concentration will also achieve the following concentration-specific learning objectives:
- Identify and interpret classic and contemporary works of literature written in English
- Utilize literary and historical theoretical analysis
- Organize, write, and present information in a researched and engaging manner
- Explore/practice multiple forms of writing
English Career Track
The successful Liberal Arts, English Concentration graduate has the skill, experience, flexibility of mind, and appreciation of diversity to move on to master’s and Ph.D. study, to begin employment, and to be a productive citizen. Potential careers can include (but are not limited to) teaching, writer/author, social media consultant, paralegal, grant writer, ESL teacher or coordinator. Graduates may receive employment in education, publishing, government, non-profit, music, theater, history, or language sectors.
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Credits: 121
Learning Format: On Campus
Semester Length: 15 weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years
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