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Bachelor of Arts - English - Self-Directed Study

California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino campus — San Bernardino, California, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 20,693
Application Fee: USD 70
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Department of English at California State University, San Bernardino is a vibrant community of teachers, scholars, and writers committed to the interdisciplinary exploration and development of English Studies. Their Bachelor of Arts in English integrates four distinct approaches that are rarely united in English programs: literary studies, creative writing, linguistics, and rhetoric/writing studies. Students in their program gain an in-depth understanding of the imaginative, discursive, and practical aspects of language, as they read, interpret, synthesize, and write texts of various kinds. With this background, their graduates are prepared for careers in writing, business, public relations, advertising, technology, public health, teaching, and many other fields. They can also pursue graduate studies in a wide variety of disciplines, including law and medicine. Additionally, their graduates will find themselves well-prepared to take on the responsibilities of civic and community engagement. The English major consists of a common, multidisciplinary core, and a choice of four concentrations that allow students to focus their coursework in literature, linguistics, creative writing, or rhetoric/writing studies. As a fifth option, the Department offers an individualized concentration where students, under the direction of a faculty advisor and with the approval of a faculty committee, can create their own course of study based on their personal and professional interests. Their English Teacher Preparation Program also provides prospective secondary school English teachers a subject matter CSET waiver before they enter a credential program. To be eligible for the Self-Directed Study Concentration, students must write a proposal for their program plan, including all of the courses that they intend to take in the concentration and a rationale for the course of study. The proposal will be vetted by an English faculty committee before a student can be approved for this concentration. Before declaring this concentration, a student must have completed the following core classes: ENG 2000, ENG 2400, ENG 2500, ENG 3110, and either ENG 3010 or ENG 3030.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 20,693
Application fee: USD 70
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

San Bernardino campus

San Bernardino, California, United States

5500 University Parkway

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Established in 1986, California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus serves the Coachella Valley and Riverside county as a center for higher education. PDC, as the campus is known, is home to both undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Students can start at PDC as a freshman, or a transfer student, and can take classes during the day, in the evening or on weekends. The Palm Desert Campus has deep ties to the Coachella Valley community and serves as a center of activity and opportunity for students. Why California State University, San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus: The...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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