Bachelor of Arts in English

English: the degree that opens doors

What do Emma Watson, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Steven Spielberg, Mitt Romney, and Sting have in common? All of them were English majors. Still nervous about the commitment? Hey, that’s alright! You want to make a responsible decision. The good news is you can make a responsible choice and pursue your love of English.

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The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.

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Program Overview

An English degree is one of the most versatile programs you can pursue. It’s great for students considering work in fields as diverse as entertainment, business, government, and technology. The skills you’ll learn include critical thinking, writing, and communication … these are MUST HAVES in nearly every job. At Concordia, our English degree can be a stand-alone liberal arts degree or a complimentary major for those pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. Both tracks allow you to explore language and literature within a Christian context.

What to Expect

Does reading and writing sound easy? Get ready to be challenged. Our courses center around comprehending, expressing, and analyzing ideas (both others and your own), so the content is going to get deep. Get ready to read a wide range of authors, and brace yourself for regular creative writing opportunities. We also encourage our students to speak up and engage in high-level academic discourse with faculty and fellow students.

Locations

Ann Arbor

How to Apply

Undergraduate Application Steps

It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.

For first-time freshman:

Submit your online application
Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Send your official ACT or SAT scores.

Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.

For transfer students:

Submit your online application
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
ACT composite of 18 or above
SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).

*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.

Required Academic Coursework in High School

A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:

English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.