English - Specialization in Writing
Why study English?
You enjoy more than simply reading and writing – you enjoy thinking and analyzing the words on the page. Learn how to better translate your own thoughts into articles or even books. Whether you want to express your creative side or you want to fill a niche in the business sector, an English degree will get you there.
Why study English at the University of Michigan–Flint?
- Well-Rounded. Receive a liberal arts education while focusing on literature and writing. Our general English program focuses on a broad range of literature and writing styles from around the world. Enhance your degree by completing a teaching certificate to pass your knowledge down to the youth of tomorrow.
- Specialize. Take your interest one step further – pursue your English degree with a specialization in Writing or a specialization in Technical Writing. Focus on a particular area of writing and develop your talents. Whether you want to write business reports, instruction manuals, or the next great American novel, there’s a specialization that will help get you there.
- Potential. The United State Department of Labor has estimated that the increase in employment opportunities for writing related occupations will be faster than average through 2010.
- Opportunities. Take advantage of the Marian E. Wright Writing Center to receive assistance for your own writing, or to assist others with theirs. Join Sigma Tau Delta, the English International Honor Society, and enhance your resume. Participate in conferences, and get to know others with similar interests. Or join one of the many other student organizations and clubs on campus – there’s something for everyone!
- Preparation. A degree in English from the University of Michigan–Flint gives you the education and experience you need to succeed. Through your classroom experiences and your Individual Major Portfolio, you’ll be prepared and primed to showcase your talents. Whether your next step is beginning graduate school or launching your career, you’ll be ready to meet that challenge head on.
What can I do with a degree in English from the University of Michigan–Flint?
A degree in English gives you the opportunity to further your education through graduate studies or move into one of several career fields. Our English graduates have obtained employment in the following careers:
- Writing
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Education
- Publishing
Contact Us
English Department web site: http://www.umflint.edu/departments/english/