College of Business and Humanities
English
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.
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
At the University of Findlay, an english degree sets you up for a successful career.
Participate in Two Literary Magazines
Present at the National Conference for Undegraduate Research
Study Abroad Trips
Student Faculty Mentorship
College of Business and Humanities
At a Glance
College
College of Business and Humanities
Degree
Bachelor’s 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.
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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.