Real-World Experience

English majors have many opportunities to gain real-world experience that will prepare them for a professional career or advanced study in a graduate or professional program upon graduation. The department offers academic credit for several of these English-related opportunities:

Research

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program provides opportunities for undergraduates to work closely with faculty members on a research project.

Internships

There are multiple internship opportunities available to students. Internships provide students with work or academic experience that will serve them well in future jobs or study. 

Independent Study

With initiative and planning, students can design independent study programs (directed study projects) with professors.

The Tower

The department’s undergraduate literary and art magazine, The Tower is designed and published by students, providing valuable experience in writing, editing, and publishing. 

Community Engagement

Students in classes with a service-learning component put theory into practice. In any one semester, up to 100 students enrolled in English classes will venture outside the University to teach English to new immigrants, help high school students find community resources, edit student creative writing journals, assist in K-12 classrooms,etc.—all as part of their course studies. Gain valuable job experience in education, project management, publishing and non-profits! 

National Student Exchange

Students may arrange to study at another university in the US through national student exchange. Additional options include study in Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and Canada.