English Degree in New York | St. Bonaventure University

An English Degree in New York from St. Bonaventure

From an undergraduate student looking to move into graduate studies, to any individual out of the workplace who’s looking to increase and develop new skills, you’ll love the knowledge, flexibility and reward that comes with pursuing your English degree in New York at SBU. We provide up to 3 different formats for many of our graduate programs, including full-time, part-time and weekend formats, all tailored to ensure that higher learning is accessible for you and your schedule.

Obtaining your English degree from SBU can significantly advance your potential for workplace development. Aside from developing the knowledge and skills you've already acquired, your English degree provides you with room to grow on a personal level while expanding your professional network; a typical result from the graduate experience.

Open the doors to a successful career with a English degree. Call St. Bonaventure, today!

SBU has been consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the 10 best College Values in the northern US!

Amazing SBU Alumni

When we say that studying at SBU can lead you on the path to becoming extraordinary, we mean it. Some of our notable alumni include:

Eugene McQuade: 1971; Chief Executive Officer, Citibank N.A.
Deborah A. Henretta: 1983; Group President, Proctor & Gamble – Asia
Charles J. Dougherty: 1971; President, Duquesne University
Andrew Nicholson: 2012; first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 NBA Draft
Edward H. Bastian: 1979; President, Delta Air Lines
Chris LaPlaca: 1979; Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN
Robert S. McDow: 1991; Director of Finance and Plant Services, Sweet Home Central School, Amherst, NY
Richard P. Kearns: 1972; retired Chief Administrative Officer and now Senior Advisor, Zurich Financial Services Group
Janet Bodnar: 1971; Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Dan Barry: 1980; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, New York Times
Tim Brown: 1985; President/CEO, Nestlé Canada

Study Details for the English Degree Program

The School of Arts and Sciences offers a Master of Arts Degree in English on the main campus in Olean. Offering mentored college classroom teaching experiences, this program is ideal for students who wish to pursue further graduate study or who plan to teach English at the college level. Students enjoy:

small classes
close collaboration with and advising from faculty
an excellent record of success in seeking employment or gaining admission to doctoral programs.

St. Bonaventure University is the oldest Catholic Franciscan University in the United States. You’ll surround yourself with friars, faculty and students who share the humble, human values that give St. Bonaventure its Franciscan identity.

St. Bonaventure University is situated at the heart of the magnificent Allegheny Mountains of southwestern New York State.

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