Undergraduate Studies
Welcome to the Department of English Undergraduate Studies. Information about the undergraduate programs and activities are located here.
Majors
- English Major (BA English), which is the fourth most popular major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- TESL Major (BA Teaching English as a Second Language), with optional state licensure program.
Minors
Certificate
- TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Awards, Honors, and Publications
Undergraduates in English enjoy many opportunities for recognition of their work:
- Scholarships & Awards
- Sigma Tau Delta (English honorary)
- Peer Tutoring in the Writing Commons
Research and Employment
Ample opportunities exist for undergraduate research and for writing internships that provide pre-baccalaureate work experience. For creative writers, the Wick Poetry Program supports a prestigious on-campus poets series and many awards and scholarships; the Writing minor allows students to work one on one with an adviser to produce a polished portfolio.