English Degree near Western New York | St. Bonaventure University

Your English Degree near Western New York is here

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 near Western New York at SBU. With 2-3 different formats for many of our graduate programs, including full-time, part-time and weekend formats, you’ll be able to tailor a schedule that works for you, allowing you to maximize your learning experience.

Obtaining your English degree from SBU can significantly advance your potential for workplace development. In addition to increasing your knowledge base and gaining more advanced skill sets, your English degree allows you to experience personal growth and an expanded network that typically result from the graduate school experience.

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

Extraordinary 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

English Degree Program Detailed

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.

Across the United States, St. Bonaventure University is the oldest Catholic Franciscan University. 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 right at the heart of the gorgeous Allegheny Mountains of southwestern New York State.

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