Bachelor of Science in English and Writing – Journalism

What Will You Learn in Our B.S. in English and Writing – Journalism Degree?

With employers looking for writers who are creative, adaptable, and persuasive, our online journalism degree focuses on equipping you to hone those skills as you develop your writing abilities.

With Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from New York Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury. Karen provides expert content for many of the core courses in this journalism degree. In these classes, you will learn from her years of experience and success as an author, screenwriter, blogger, and producer.

Liberty’s B.S. in English and Writing – Journalism degree also provides training in:

• How to write compelling stories that engage readers
• Organizing writing and adapting it to different genres
• Tailoring writing to specific audiences and markets
• How to market your projects and receive new writing opportunities

Career Opportunities for English and Journalism Degree Graduates

• Author
• Editor
• Professional blogger
• Public relations
• Social media coordinator

Benefits of Our Online Journalism Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online B.S. in English and Writing degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete this English and writing program in as little as 3.5 years!

• Liberty University has partnered with New York Times bestselling author and Christian novelist, Karen Kingsbury, to create the Karen Kingsbury Center for Writing. Your curriculum includes content developed by Karen Kingsbury herself.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training