University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is a public university based in Adelphi, Maryland. UMUC is one of the world's largest institutions, serving 90,000 students in predominantly online degree programs. The school is part of the University System of Maryland.
Undergraduate students can major or minor in English. The degree program consists of 120 credits, including general education requirements. A minor in English requires 15 credits of English courses.
UMUC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is recognized as an accredited agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
1-800-888-8682
umuc.edu
American Public University (APU) is a private, for-profit online university founded in 1993. The school is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which also includes American Military University. APUS is one of the country's largest universities for military and public service employees, although enrollment is also open to members of the public.
The Bachelor of Arts in English is one 74 degree programs offered at APU. The program includes literature and creative writing courses, as well as electives and general education requirements.
APU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional bodies recognized by the Department of Education.
American Public University
111 W. Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
1-877-755-2787
apus.edu
Indiana University East (IUE) is part of the Indiana University System, a group of nine public, coeducational institutions. Nearly 2,500 students attended IUE as of the 2009 fall semester.
The university offers an online Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration on Technical & Professional Writing. Before enrolling in the program, students must complete their general education requirements, either at IUE or another college. They can then apply for admission into the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, which runs the online English degree program.
IUE is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Indiana University East
Whitewater Hall 100
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
765-973-8200
iue.edu
The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a public liberal arts university. Founded in 1969, the school joined the University of Illinois System in 1995 and began offering online degrees in 1999. Both bachelors and masters degrees in English are available.
The university's online English B.A. is a degree completion program, so students must complete their general education requirements before applying. The masters degree program is similar; students must complete 12 credits of graduate school before applying to the program.
Each fall semester, only 20 new students are accepted to UIS's online English B.A. program.
UIS is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703
217-206-6600
uis.edu