College of Business and Humanities
English
Explore literature, develop your voice, and sharpen your thinking. Build writing, research, and communication skills that prepare you for opportunities in publishing, education, business, and further study.
English at Findlay
Why study English at Findlay?
Build skills in writing, analysis, and communication through Findlay’s English major. Study literature, rhetoric, and creative or professional writing while shaping a path that fits your interests.
- Choose an emphasis. Explore Creative Writing, Public and Professional Writing, or Teaching.
- Make and edit real work. Gain editorial and project experience with the student-run literary magazines Writers’ Kitchen and Slippery Elm, or explore internships.
- Extend your learning. Consider undergraduate research, peer tutoring in the Writing Center, or study abroad.
English study can support paths in writing, media, education, business, and graduate study. Requirements for particular roles or programs vary.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
English by the Numbers
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Literary magazines
Students can participate in two literary magazines.
120+
Required credits
Listed for the English program.
College of Business and Humanities
At a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor in English or Writing
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.
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Field of degree: English.
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