
English and Linguistics Programs
Harness the power of words.
Whether you’re reading them, writing them, studying them, analyzing them, or saying them, you cannot escape words. So why not embrace them?


English (B.A.)
Earn a bachelor of arts in English to gain skills and knowledge useful for numerous careers or future opportunities. You will choose from one of the following concentrations: digital studies, language arts, literature, language, teaching English as a new language, or writing.

Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- The development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- The ability to research and analyze information
- An enhanced understanding of the art of persuasion
- An opportunity to express yourself creatively
- Support from the Mastodon community
- A prestigious Purdue degree
career and salary data
How far will you go?
*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Display the ability to write critically, precisely, and persuasively, especially about topics relevant to their major field and their selected concentration
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate knowledge of literary, linguistics, and rhetorical conventions and traditions, especially those of America and England
- Can apply the appropriate research tools and methods to demonstrate critical understanding of their selected concentrations
- Content Strategist
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Forensic Linguist
- Journalist
- Literary Critic
- Lobbyist
- Marketer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Screenwriter
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Writer