Overview

As an English major at Baker University, you’ll choose from three concentrations: creative writing, literature, or certification to be an English teacher at the middle or secondary level.

Key facts

Each concentration shares the common goal of developing confidence in your ability to read and interpret a variety of genres, as well as write cohesively and concisely in a way that appeals to your intended audience.

From memoirs and poetry to fiction and film studies, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from published writers and award-winning faculty. Students also have the chance to submit their own work to Baker’s annual arts and literature journal, Watershed.

A minor in English pairs well with just about any major. Students who minor come from a range of disciplines: psychology, history, and sociology. And it provides strong communication skills that enhance in a career in business, science, or health care.

Whether you’re interested in classic literature, cultural studies, or creative writing, as an English major, you’ll build real-world skills like clear and concise writing, understanding nuance, and communicating effectively with well-thought-out ideas. All these easily translate to the jobs of the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Composition
Literature
Fiction
Poetry
Dramatic Literature
Creative Writing
Writing and Research
American Literature, Colonial Period to 1890

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the online application.
Submit your transcripts.
If you have less than a 2.75 high school GPA, have your ACT or SAT scores sent to us. Scores sent directly from the testing agency or those included on high school transcripts are accepted for review. When taking your test, be sure to include Baker University’s test code

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35150 USD / year

≈ 35150 USD / year
Out-of-State

35150 USD / year

≈ 35150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35150 USD / year

≈ 35150 USD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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