Departmental Programs
Students of English Studies are invited to participate in a number of departmental programs. Click the "Programs" link on the drop down menu to the left for more in depth information on each of the programs listed below.
The English Honors ProgramExcellent preparation for future graduate study, the English Honors Program promotes intellectual exchange between students, and prepares them for independent academic scholarship and creative work. The program includes two honors seminars and culminates with a senior honors thesis, a sustained, independent research or creative project in a field/genre of the student's choosing and on a topic of her/his own design.
Majors who have proven themselves to be able scholars (major GPA of 3.5 and an overall GPA of 3.25) may apply for entrance into the English Honors Program (typically in the Spring semester of sophomore year). Successful completion of the program earns an honors certificate in English and nomination for graduation with “Honors in English” from the University.
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor SocietySigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Theta Phi chapter, welcomes English majors and minors interested in putting their English education into practice through community and campus service, literacy outreach, social events with faculty, fundraising, literary and academic events.
Theta Phi chapter maintains an Honors Lounge in the Humanities Building where members study, hold meetings, and create opportunities for social and academic activities of various kinds. There are about 40 active members each year. Graduating seniors are honored at the departmental recognition ceremony.
Internship in EnglishThe English Department Internship Program offers students who meet admissions criteria (3.0 GPA in English, faculty recommendations, and a writing sample) the opportunity to earn credit while exploring professions for which the English major has prepared them.
The program places students in a wide variety of on- and off-campus positions in professions such as law, publishing, education, print and broadcast journalism, business, social service, and government. Interns work 10 to 15 hours a week at the internship site while completing an in-class academic component.
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