Student Designed
Customize your degree.
Students have the opportunity to create their own program of study. If you have a specific project in mind or want to study a combination of writing and literature, you can work closely with an adviser to plan a track toward your UD degree.
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100%
internship placement
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50
courses offered each semester
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45
full-time faculty in the Department of English
A High-Quality Education
Designed to deepen the learning experience, Core students live together while participating in an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum.
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Earn both your bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of Dayton through one streamlined program.
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English majors have the opportunity to engage in various publications and special literary events. UD's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta offers scholarships, service, and national and international publishing opportunities.
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Interested in learning more about a student-designed program of study? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-3434. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
The Roger Brown Residency in Social Justice, Writing and Sport
An opportunity for a distinguished writer to engage the University and wider Dayton communities in conversation about the intersections of athletics, literature and justice.
A Wide Range of Career Options
The Department of English actively supports students in their professionalization with great outcomes for students with many interests.
Orpheus: The University of Dayton Literary Magazine
An expression of visual media and literature, Orpheus is published twice a year entirely by students.
Dean's Summer Fellowship
Work with a faculty mentor on your self-directed research project as a Dean's Summer Fellow.
Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
100%
of students complete a capstone course
18
average class size in upper-level English courses