B.A. in English
English at Lasell
The B.A. major in English degree program allows students to examine major concepts in literature and language through reading, reflection, and discussion. Students will gain an understanding of the artistic and cultural impact of language and become creative and critical thinkers.
English majors choose a track - focus on literature or creative writing. Lasell also offers a creative writing minor. You can also combine your English degree with a secondary education licensure for grades 5-12.
English majors are well prepared for careers in education, journalism, media, law, and non-profits or to pursue graduate programs in many fields.
Lasell also offers a MFA in Creative Writing.
Program Features
- Focus on literature or creative writing.
- Students on the literature track delve deeper into advanced literature and language studies.
- Creative writing students participate in workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and screenwriting.
- A 2-semester capstone literary research or creative writing project allows in-depth focus on one interest. Students in the literature track read and research their chosen topic during a semester-long individual tutorial and write a capstone essay during the following semester. The creative writing capstone offers students a tutorial-style opportunity to complete a major creative writing project.
- Gain teaching experience with the Secondary Education Licensure (Grades 5-12) and English Majors program that a has Fifth Year option to graduate with a Master of Education.
What You'll Learn
From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze and write about a variety of literature forms.
- Apply insights from texts to historical and modern individual and societal human experiences.
- Make real-world connections and respond critically to moral and ethical choices that are presented in works.
- Understand ethical and legal principles and distinguish between fact and opinion to create valid arguments.
- Develop sophisticated writing and speaking skills while exploring career options.
For a complete list of courses and Learning outcomes, view the Academic Catalog >>
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Career Success with an English Degree
Lasell’s degree in English major prepares students for careers in teaching, education, journalism, library science, museum education, and non-profits.
Our students have interned with:
- Autism Speaks
- Embassy CES
- English at Large
- MacArthur Elementary School
- WriteBoston at English High School