English

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) offers bachelor’s degrees in English that let students explore a variety of authors from Shakespeare to Mexican American literature while composition courses let them polish their skills in academic writing. The technical and professional writing concentration and minor teaches students the skills to communicate digitally through the creation of technical and business documents and field-specific research methods and citation practices. The concentration allows for emphasis in writing in various disciplines such as the sciences, the social sciences, medicine and business.

Programs Offered

Click on the links below to view the degree plans and course descriptions for the programs offered through the English Program.

• Bachelor of Arts in English for Grades 7-12 Language Arts Teacher Certification
• Professional Writing and Communication BA
• Professional and Technical Writing Certificate

Bilingual Certification

Spanish-speaking students can earn a degree with dual-language emphasis (English/Spanish) through the Biliterate Certificate Program. Students take specialized courses taught in Spanish and fulfill a portion of their major requirements by completing a practicum or learning experience in a Spanish-speaking setting. Earning the certificate certifies that a student is proficient in both English and Spanish. 

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