BA in English - Education in Malibu United States | Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University's English program emphasizes writing and rhetoric, literary analysis, and digital humanities, equipping students with strong communication abilities, linguistic insight, and heightened ethical and global perspectives. English majors develop the innovative thinking and analytical capabilities valued across media, tech, and corporate sectors.

The education specialization prepares future middle and high school English teachers. This combined pathway allows students to earn both their English Education bachelor's degree and teaching credential concurrently. As a state-approved subject matter program, it exempts participants from CSET requirements.

The literature concentration features studies in British, American, and world literatures alongside critical theory and digital humanities. Ideal for aspiring college instructors or secondary educators, it also serves those pursuing research-heavy professions. Graduates gain qualifications for advanced studies in English or professional fields like law and information science.

Focusing on writing and rhetoric, this track readies students for publishing careers, writing-focused professions, or graduate studies in composition/rhetoric and professional degree programs such as legal education.