AA English (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Why Study English? To Major in Versatility. It’s an excellent liberal arts degree. You’ll become a more proficient and intelligent reader and writer, and develop a deeper, broader understanding of cultures. Majoring in English will enable you to develop skills in writing, analytical reading, and critical thinking, communication, and focused creativity in preparation for numerous career paths.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

Career pathways

A degree in English offers many opportunities. Four-year graduates continue their education by attending graduate school or use their English degree as a pre-professional degree for medical or law school. Still others become associated with writing in media-related fields, creative writing, or management positions.

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Entry requirements

Applies at WVU Potomac State College level: entering freshmen are admitted directly into the major. Benchmark Expectations Students in the English major must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.0 in the major. Students must earn a C- or better in all required English courses for graduation. All majors must meet with an English department adviser each semester. Students who do not meet these benchmarks may be removed from their major.

Duration: 60 credit hours

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