College of Business and Humanities
English
University of Findlay’s English major equips students with highly transferable skills in writing, preparing them for success across a wide range of careers.
Overview
About the Program
University of Findlay’s English major equips students with highly transferable skills in writing, critical thinking, and communication, preparing them for success across a wide range of careers. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students engage with diverse literary genres, writing strategies, and research methods while learning to analyze and communicate ideas effectively in a variety of contexts.
Students can tailor their experience by choosing from three areas of emphasis:
- Creative Writing
- Public and Professional Writing
- Teaching
Each emphasis allows students to deepen their expertise while developing a strong understanding of audience, rhetoric, and cultural context. Beyond the classroom, the program offers rich experiential learning opportunities, including editorial and project management work on the staff of UF’s two literary magazines Slippery Elm and Writers’ Kitchen, internships, undergraduate research, conference presentations, and peer tutor work in the University’s Writing Center. With opportunities to study abroad, interact with published authors, and build a professional portfolio, students graduate as adaptable, thoughtful communicators ready to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
Program
Highlights
Participate in Two Literary Magazines
Present at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research
Study Abroad Trips
Student Faculty Mentorship
College of Business and Humanities
At a Glance
College
College of Business and Humanities
Degree
Bachelor of Art in English
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in English must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in creative writing, critical thinking, rhetoric, and textual and multimedia communication. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
UF students of all majors work on our two literary magazines, Writers’ Kitchen and Slippery Elm. Both are completely student-run and, in concert with coursework in Creative Writing and Public & Professional Writing, offer opportunity to practice real-world, industry-standard skills in project and organizational management, content editing, production and layout, web design, social media and marketing, and more
- Writers’ Kitchen provides exclusive publication opportunities for UF students, while Slippery Elm receives over 1500 submissions annually from around the world, awards $1000 contest prizes, and distributes hundreds of copies of each issue. Student editors present Slippery Elm at national conferences like the Association of Writers & Writing Programs each year. Follow us on Facebook or @SlipperyElmLJ on Twitter or Bluesky. Writers’ Kitchen is on Instagram @the_writers_kitchen.
English majors regularly present their Capstone Projects at the prestigious National Conference for Undergraduate Research.
beyond graduation
Careers
An english degree opens the door to a wide variety of career paths in which strong communication, analytical thinking, and creativity are essential. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in writing, media, education, business, and beyond, as well as further graduate study and competitive professional internships.
- Writer or Editor
- Journalist or Reporter
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist or Digital Media Specialist
- Teacher or Professor
- Lawyer or Legal Assistant
- Museum Curator or Cultural Program Coordinator
- Marketing or Communications Manager
- Project Manager or Nonprofit Director
Many graduates pursue advanced degrees in fields such as law, education, literature, or communications, further expanding their career opportunities.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Business and Humanities is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. Most business programs are ACBSP accredited.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
