English B.A.
The English major develops student knowledge of literature and culture within English, American, and global contexts. Our students learn to read perceptively, think critically and creatively, write clearly and effectively, and engage meaningfully with the complex societies in which they live. As a liberal arts program, the English major provides students with both knowledge and a set of transferable skills valued in a wide range of professions. While some UMD English graduates each year go on to teach English or attend graduate school in English, the majority find employment in other fields. Recent graduates of UMD's English program have been accepted in various courses of graduate study inc