Undergraduate Programs

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Applying for Certification

Information about obtaining teaching certification, including a helpful booklet specifically for English Education majors, can be found on the Office of Certification and Accreditation website.

UD students wishing to teach in states other than Delaware should research the certification requirements of the state/s of interest.  You can schedule a meeting with UD's Certification Officer at ceetp-cert@udel.edu.

 

Minors in English

  • English minor
  • Environmental Humanities minor
  • Interactive Media minor
  • Writing minor

Learn more about our minors

Honors

The Department of English offers Honors versions of several of the core courses in the major. The Honors College manages registration for Honors courses.

For more information, visit the Honors College website

 

English majors develop critical and analytical tools that will never go out of style. By studying English, majors not only discover the ways in which language shapes our world, they learn reading and writing skills that are meaningful in every industry or setting. By choosing to study English, whether its creative and professional writing, journalism, cultural studies, film, or literature, a major prepares to be adaptable in an ever-changing world

- Jessica Edwards Professor

What can I do with a degree in English?​

English majors get jobs! Employers want employees with the skills gained from studying English—skills like creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, and the ability to collaborate. These are the "soft skills" companies need today, and as an English major, you can cultivate them during your studies and, then, your career.

English majors get the job done, no matter what it is. Common career paths for English majors include digital/social media writing and management, law, technical writing, public relations, human resources, editing and content management, and teaching. With an English degree, you can make a difference in the world around you and earn a living while you're at it. 

Learn more about what you can do with a degree in English Education.

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Undergraduate Programs | English | College of Arts & Sciences | University of Delaware
Undergraduate Programs | English | College of Arts & Sciences | University of Delaware
Undergraduate Programs | English | College of Arts & Sciences | University of Delaware