The Director of the Academic and Career Enrichment Center places English Majors in elective internships in public relations firms, newspaper offices, schools, law firms and businesses requiring writing, editing and other English-related skills. These internships are available during the fall, spring, summer and Winterim terms.
Students regularly publish their creative work in outside publications. The department chapters of Sigma Tau Delta, The International English Honor Society, and Alpha Psi Omega, the American Honor Society for Theater, plan theatre excursions, lectures, literature readings, and service projects.
Graduates of the Department have completed advanced degrees at institutions such as the Yale School of Drama, The Johns Hopkins University, the Catholic University of America, the University of Delaware, American University and the University of Pittsburgh. Graduates are employed by a diverse number of organizations such as The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore County Public Schools, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Johns Hopkins University Press.
Students may fulfill the General Education Requirement for literature by completing any of the following literature courses: ENG-205, ENG-213, ENG-215, ENG-216, ENG-220, ENG-221, ENG-222, ENG-224, ENG-226, ENG-230, ENG-238, ENG-240, ENG-242, ENG-243, ENG-250, ENG-251, ENG-270H, ENG-275, ENG-309, ENG-310, ENG-313, ENG-314, ENG-315, ENG-316, ENG-317, ENG-318, ENG-319, ENG-320, ENG-321, ENG-323, ENG-324, ENG-327, ENG-347, ENG-360, ENG-405, ENG-410, ENG-411 and ENG-412 .
English courses that satisfy the General Education Requirement in Cross-cultural Studies are ENG-221, ENG-222, ENG-226, ENG-251, ENG-323, ENG-327 and ENG-410. English courses that satisfy the General Education Requirement in Gender Studies are ENG-243, ENG-275, ENG-318, ENG-412, and ENG-440. Drama courses that satisfy the General Education Requirement in Fine Arts are DRM-240 and DRM-245.
The following Empower and Engage General Education requirements may be met by the Art courses listed:
- Thinking Critically and Analytically: ENG-205, ENG-213, ENG-215, ENG-224, ENG-230, ENG-298, ENG-315, ENG-321
- Artistic Expression: None
- Intercultural Knowledge: ENG-410
- Impact Diversity: ENG-243, ENG-275, ENG-412
Students must earn a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 in all courses taken to complete the requirements of the English Major.
Required Courses for a Major in English
Creative Writing (one course)
American Literature (one course)
Required Courses (three courses)
Shakespeare (one course)
Required Courses (three courses)
Additional Courses (15)
Creative Writing Track
Five additional courses in place of the five elective courses:
Second Techniques Course (choose one)
One workshop (choose one)
Upper-level genre course (choose one)
Practicum (choose one)
Elective
Secondary Education Certification: Approved Program in English
Students who wish to prepare for teaching in secondary schools take the required courses for a Major in English. They also take the professional education courses offered by the Education Department. The Education Department requires students also complete English courses in which some adolescent, ethnic and non-Western literatures are taught. The Education Department recommends students complete courses in Drama and Film.
Drama Emphasis
English majors who wish to complete a Drama Emphasis complete the following seven courses:
Liberal Arts Majors With English Track
Students who desire to Major in Liberal Arts with a track in English may select any courses from English Department offerings.
Four-Year Plan
Below is a sample Program of Study for the English Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.
See course descriptions for a list of required courses and description of course and program options.