Overview

The English Department at California State University, Bakersfield offers two undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs:

The English Major in Languageand Literature (EMLL), which offers both breadth and flexibility for a diversity of career opportunities
The English Major with Credential Emphasis (EMCE), a single-subject preparation program designed for students who wish to teach in California secondary schools

Features

The English Department also offers three different minors:

English Literature
Linguistics
Children’s Literature

For graduate students, CSUB offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English, as well as the following post-baccalaureate certificates:

Writing
Children’s Literature
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Scholarly Research
Approaches to the Analysis of Writing
Rhetorical Theory
Problems in the Instruction of Composition Skills
Writing in a Second Language
Teaching Basic Writers
Theories of English Grammar
Postcolonial Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school graduate (with supporting transcripts)
Affidavit of financial support
Original bank statement or bank letter showing required funds
Clear copy of passport showing full name and date of birth

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19152 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19152 USD / year

≈ 19152 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8496 USD / year

≈ 8496 USD / year

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Long Beach

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