English

Bachelor’s

Explore the art of the English language through a Bachelor of Arts in English.

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Electives
Explore African American Literature, Asian American Literature, British Novels, Christian Literature, Poetry, Technical Writing, Women in Literature, Life and Memoir Writing, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction and more.
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Degree Options
Choose a BA in English if you prefer to learn more about the art of writing and communication. Choose a BA in English Language Arts Secondary Education if you prefer to teach English skills at a High School level.
100%
Hold Advanced Degrees
All English department faculty members hold advanced degrees in a variety of academic fields.

Discover the Beauty of Language

Get more familiar with English! The most versatile language in the world, it forms the backbone of effective communication worldwide and across cultural barriers. Study and master English, from speaking to writing to grammar, and learn technical writing skills through research projects and essays.

Career opportunities include being a writer, author, college professor, journalist, editor, librarian, public relations specialist, legal assistant, or many other pathways that include advanced skills in English speaking and writing. The possibilities are endless.

Build your English language skills with a Bachelor of Arts in English from NGU.

Why Choose?

  • Approach Writing with Christian Values. Our faculty, who all hold advanced degrees, uphold our mission to be a Christ-centered university.
  • Contribute to NGU’s Arts Publication. Get exposure and refine your talents through NGU’s literary and arts publication, “The Mountain Laurel.” Publish your work in an annual magazine and get helpful feedback from professional artists.
  • Opportunities to Network. We offer many opportunities to pursue local internships, apply for academic scholarships, and submit articles to Sigma Tau Delta-sponsored journals and online publications.
  • Opportunities to Tutor Other Students. Help others improve their writing as you tutor fellow NGU students and review and edit others’ work.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. At NGU, you will learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    To develop strong English writing and other English language skills that will prepare you to communicate at a higher level and expand your career potential and pathways to different graduate programs.

Sample Courses

Mar 04
English Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • Western Civilization
  • Composition and Literature
  • New Testament Survey
  • Contemporary Mathematics
Mar 04
English Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Oral Communication
  • British Literature
  • Foreign Language
  • American Literature
  • Introduction to Sociology
Mar 04
English Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Advanced Grammar and Style
  • Literary Theory
  • Shakespeare’s Tragedies
  • Foreign Language
  • English Masterpiece
Mar 04
English Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • English cultural identity course
  • Fine arts appreciation course
  • English masterpiece course
  • English Senior Seminar

Get to Know Our Faculty!
Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Cheryl Collier, PhD
Professor, English
Gregory Bruce, PhD
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies
Angela Bullard, PhD
Associate Professor, English
Haley Gambrell, MA
Assistant Professor, English
Jenna Garrett, EdD
Professor, English
Lucas Nossaman, PhD
Assistant Professor, English
Rachel M. Roberts, PhD
Department Chair, English
Hiewon Shin, PhD
Professor, English
Becky Thompson, EdD
Professor, English
James Washick, PhD
Professor, English

Have Questions about the English Program?

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Rachel M. Roberts, PhD

Department Chair, English
864.977.7074 rachel.roberts@ngu.edu

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