Available Majors
- English
Through chosen electives, you can also create an English major with a drama or creative writing track. The creative writing track includes courses in writing poetry, short fiction, playwriting and creative nonfiction.
Available Minors
- English
- Drama
Additional Study Options
What to Expect Studying at 海角社区
Small classes, lectures and seminars ensure personal attention and encourage interactive group discussions in a collaborative environment. Creative writers participate in interactive workshops and are encouraged to publish original writing.
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Internship & Professional Opportunities
English majors put their skills to work and gain hands-on experience through elective internships in Baltimore and beyond, building r茅sum茅s and professional networks while exploring possible career paths.
Recent Internships Include:
Publishing & Media (Local newspapers, magazines, digital content platforms)
Education (Schools, libraries, literacy programs, after-school and community education organizations)
Law & Government (Law firms, advocacy groups, legislative offices, public service agencies)
Business & Marketing (Public relations firms, marketing agencies, corporate communications, nonprofits)
Arts & Culture (Theaters, museums, arts organizations, cultural nonprofits)
Technology & Innovation (Technical writing, UX/content design)
English Careers
An English degree can be a pathway to teaching or publishing鈥攁nd it鈥檚 also preparation for a wide range of careers that value strong communication, critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness. Our graduates are hired by businesses, schools, nonprofits, law firms, government agencies, and media organizations. Many also continue on to graduate and professional schools in English law, library science, education, business, journalism, public policy and more.
Where Our Students Work
Education
Secondary and elementary school teachers, literacy specialists, higher education staff and faculty
Law & Government
Lawyers, paralegals, legislative aides, policy analysts
Business & Nonprofit Leadership
Managers, consultants, nonprofit directors, grant writers
Media & Publishing
Editors, technical writers, journalists, digital content managers
Marketing & Communications
Public relations specialists, copywriters, brand strategists, marketing managers
Creative Industries
Novelists, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, arts administrators
Emerging Fields
UX and content design, digital storytelling, instructional design, community engagement
Transferable Skills Employers Value
- Writing with clarity and impact across platforms
- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex information
- Communicating across diverse audiences and cultures
- Managing projects, deadlines, and collaborative work
- Thinking critically and creatively to solve problems
Graduate Schools Attended by Our Majors
American University
Catholic University of America
Mary Baldwin University
Syracuse University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
UCLA
University of Delaware
University of New Orleans
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Yale University