Take your love for a good book or your desire to become an inspirational speaker or author and prepare for a career in teaching, writing, or publishing with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Alabama State University.

Study American, African-American, and British literature. Learn the structure and grammar of the English language. Explore creative, professional, and technical writing. And learn valuable communication, analysis, and critical thinking skills--all alongside ASU’s diverse and talented faculty.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Explore the Bachelor of Arts in English program at ASU.

• Bachelor of Arts in English
• Admissions
• Curriculum
• Cost and Financial Aid
• Faculty
• Careers

ENGLISH MINORS

Complement any major and increase your chance for job success with a minor in Literature, Writing, French, or Spanish.

• Literature
• Writing
• French
• Spanish

TEACHING ENGLISH

Interested in teaching English or Language Arts?

• College of Education -- Find English education programs.

OTHER OFFERINGS

The Department of Languages and Literatures offers these opportunities and events for the university and the community.

• Dark River Review -- A student-run national undergraduate literary magazine, featuring literature, art, and photography.
• Distinguished Lecture Series -- Guest speakers of national importance.
• Honda Campus All-Star Challenge -- An academic quiz bowl featuring competition among HBCUs.
• Poetry on the Steps -- An open-mic on the library's steps where students can read their poetry or the poetry of others.
• Sigma Tau Delta -- The International English Honors Society.