Bachelor of Arts in English

The Department of English offers students a curriculum that is central to the modern liberal arts education. One of the largest degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the undergraduate major in English allows students to emphasize literature, media, and culture, creative writing, or editing, writing, and media. Students may also pursue other specialized programs such as honors in the major, an English major with an emphasis in business, or Directed Independent Studies. In addition to its primary benefits to intellectual growth, the English major also offers practical preparation for professional careers in teaching, professional writing, law, business, religious affairs, and all levels of government service: local, state, and federal.
On behalf of the advising office, we welcome you to learn more about our undergraduate programs in English. One of the largest degree programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, the English department allows students to specialize in one of three tracks: Literature, Media, and Culture, Creative Writing, or Editing, Writing, and Media. Students may also pursue other specialized programs such as Honors in the Major, or they may enroll in independent courses of study.

With the dedication of our faculty, the many opportunities on campus, and the excellence of our programs, students receive a state-of-the-art education that provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a professional career in many diverse fields. We hope you find our web page informative. Feel free to contact the English advising office for additional information.

An applicant who desires admission as a first year in college student must be graduated from a regionally accredited high school (or comparable international institution). All transcripts/academic records that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. If the transcript/academic record does not indicate the degree earned and date the degree was awarded, separate proof of degree is required. We require freshman applicants to submit at least one ACT and/or SAT test score to be considered for admission. Florida State does not require the optional ACT writing score or the optional SAT essay. We encourage applicants to take both the ACT and SAT, and to attempt each exam more than one time to earn the highest possible score.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5