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English

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.

  • 100%

    internship placement

  • 50

    courses offered each semester

  • 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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Students engage in small writing seminars with faculty working on real-world projects.

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.

Featured Programs and Initiatives

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.

CONTACT

Department of English

Humanities, Room 200A
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1520
937-229-3434
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100%

of students complete a capstone course

18

average class size in upper-level English courses