Bachelor of Arts - English

Explore a Bachelor of Arts in English at Iowa State University. Enhance your critical thinking and communication skills. Apply now for international student support!

Program Description The English department curriculum teaches an understanding of the way the English language functions and how people use it to create and communicate. It teaches all students the fundamental skills needed to succeed in college, at work, and as citizens. As one of the core disciplines in the liberal arts, English fosters critical thinking, leadership ability, and democratic engagement. An undergraduate major in English can be a solid basis for the professional study of law, medicine, theology, and business or careers in education, arts management, and publishing.