BA English with Technical and Professional Communication Certificate

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree, delivered 100% online for working adults, includes special attention paid to preparation in Technical and Professional Communication skills. The degree focuses on developing the soft skills that employers desire.  In a recent Burning Glass report, writing ranked third amongst the most sought after “soft skills,” yet 80% of employers express frustration at finding new employees who possess these assets. Our program develops critical thinking, writing, and reading skills; instills in students a deeper understanding of both one’s own and others’ cultures and histories; and fosters deeper cultural, professional, aesthetic and technological literacies. We prepare students to work both independently as well as in teams, develop students’ project management skills, and offer internship opportunities. Our English program seeks to educate our students from the liberal arts perspective, teaching our students to think critically and to develop the skills necessary to meet workforce demand.