Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

Programme overview

Indiana Wesleyan University's BA in English at the Marion campus offers a liberal-arts education that balances classical and contemporary literary study with language and communication development. Faculty in the Division of Modern Language and Literature mentor students within a Christ-centered, faith-integrated environment and encourage vocational discernment through the curriculum.

What you'll study

The program provides a broad liberal-arts foundation alongside focused study of literature and language. Coursework develops advanced written and oral communication, critical thinking through literary theory and criticism, and historical understanding of the English language. The program supports interdisciplinary pairing with minors or secondary emphases such as Writing, Philosophy, History, or Religion. Example course identifiers listed for the program include ENG-220, WRI-234, ENG-315, ENG-481, ENG-352, ENG-301, ENG-302, ENG-306, ENG-307, ENG-490, and ENG-495; the full course list and prerequisites are available in the university course catalog.

Entry requirements

Program and graduation requirements stated by the university include completion of at least 124 semester hours (some majors may require more), a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and completion of the designated semester hours in the major with a major GPA of 2.25 or higher or as required by the major. Additional departmental requirements and general education completion must also be met. For details on admissions steps and any other entry-specific items, request program information from IWU.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for a range of occupations where advanced literacy and communication skills are valued. Career paths cited by the university include roles such as English language and literature teachers, secondary and elementary school teachers, adult basic and secondary education instructors, foreign language and literature teachers, area/ethnic/cultural studies teachers, literacy instructors, special education teachers, professional writer, interpreter/translator, communicator/lecturer, and positions across business, public sector, law, healthcare, social services, and publishing.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

IWU materials note institutional support services like a Center for Student Success and reference tuition and fees information via tools such as a net price calculator. The university states it surpasses national averages on several educational benchmarks and that students, on average, graduate with lower than average student debt; prospective students should consult IWU financial-aid and scholarship offices for program-specific funding options.