BA in English in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The English studies program provides students with the versatility to explore diverse areas including literature, language studies, and various writing disciplines such as creative, technical, and professional writing. This academic path combines the enduring value of a liberal arts education with practical career preparation. Students in this major cultivate exceptional communication abilities, diverse research approaches, adaptability in addressing challenging scenarios, and proficient project coordination skills. Professional achievement is closely linked to one's capacity to comprehend, reinterpret, and evaluate sophisticated concepts and materials for different readerships. This demands investigative practices, critical assessment of information sources, and the confidence to tackle new subjects and circumstances. The department facilitates numerous avenues to hone these competencies through both academic coursework and real-world experiences with actual clients.

Students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in English, as well as equivalent degrees in English education through the department.