The Palmetto College Online Bachelor of Arts in English is issued by USC Upstate, one of USC’s senior campuses.

Overview

Palmetto College’s Bachelor of Arts in English is designed to help students develop strong skills in critical thinking, analysis, empathy, cultural competence, leadership, written communication, research and reading--skills that are essential in a range of careers. The English curriculum exposes you to the full breadth of English studies--from linguistics to creative writing, from Shakespeare to digital media and film.

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Why should I complete a bachelor's degree in English?

Through a bachelor’s degree in English graduates are prepared for careers in law, professional, technical, and creative writing, editing, publishing, library and archival science, informatics and data analytics, digital media and Web development, researching, business and community administration, intelligence and military analysis, public relations and marketing, the film and popular culture industry, as well as teaching English both in the U.S. and abroad.

 

Prerequisites and Requirements

To apply for this online degree program, students must have:

• At least 30 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution This line can be deleted.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in any previous college coursework Please add the final phrase
• Recommended completion of the following courses:
  • Composition (two semesters)
  • Math
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
  • Natural Science with a Lab
  • Natural Science with or without a Lab
  • Social or Behavioral Science courses
  • Two semesters of World Language or placement into the semester 3 course (or successful completion of an associate's degree). 
  • Fine Arts
  • American History or American Government

Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, at any technical college, or online through USC Upstate.

 

Program Length

If you’re a full-time student transferring in 30 hours, the program should take about 3 years—the same as if you were attending class in-person. If you work, you may need to take a lighter course load. Talk to an advisor about how to balance Palmetto College classes with your schedule. 

Ready to get started?

New terms begin six times per year. Follow the application instructions for this degree to start the enrollment process.

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