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English, BA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 23.0101

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The Department of English offers programs of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major or minor in English or a major in Writing and Media. The department offers four tracks to the English major: an English major with a concentration in literature, an English major with a concentration in professional writing, an English major with a concentration in creative writing, and an English major with a concentration in linguistics.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyHistory and ArcheologyPhilosophy and Theology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningPerceptual SpeedInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, us
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Check the facts of stories using the internet.
  • Design page layouts using text, photographs, graphics, and other elements.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Computer data input scannersCopy machinesInkjet facsimile machinesLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersPrinters' rulersTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentBunsen burnersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAudio amplification speakersCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculators

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Proofreaders and Copy Markers43-9081.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
  • English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-1123.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex manuscripts across multiple formats — proofread autonomously using advanced markup and digital annotation techniques in high-volume publishing, legal, or corporate communications environments.
  • Multi-stage proof cycles — manage end-to-end from initial galley review through final sign-off, ensuring zero-defect output across print and digital channels.
  • Non-routine errors involving inconsistent style, ambiguous grammar, or contradictory data — identify and resolve independently by applying deep knowledge of English language and composition rules.
  • Cross-document data verification — conduct thorough reconciliation of figures, citations, and references across complex technical or regulatory publications with full accountability for accuracy.
  • Author and editor consultations — lead substantive discussions regarding manuscript changes, flagging structural or factual issues that extend beyond surface-level copy errors.
  • Research tasks — execute using internet resources, specialized databases, and subject-matter contacts to validate facts, proper nouns, and specialized terminology in diverse manuscript types.
  • Document archiving and version control systems — administer to maintain an organized, retrievable record of all manuscript iterations across large-scale publishing projects.
  • Style guides and house standards — interpret and apply authoritatively across an organization's full range of publications, resolving edge cases without escalation.
  • Graphics, photo imaging, and desktop publishing software — evaluate visual elements alongside textual content to ensure integrated accuracy of captions, labels, and layout in final proofs.
  • Proofreading quality benchmarks — assess completed work against established standards and identify patterns of recurring error to inform process improvement in editorial workflows.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
20%