View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, and more.
This program requires a total of 120 credits.
Choose from one of these recommended groups of classes or mix and match to align with your career goals and interests.
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a Master of Arts in TeachingÌý²ú²âÌýup to 12 credits.
Not ready to get started on an online bachelor’s degree in English? You can pair a 15-credit minor in English with another major at UMGC.
Employers highly value the knowledge and skills you will develop in UMGC’s English degree curriculum. These skills can also easily translate to almost any modern industry. Our English degree graduates develop crucial skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, communication, and more. You will also gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty. Our program directors refresh and update the UMGC curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping English majors achieve the following:Â
This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, or management. Potential job titles within specific English careers include English teacher, content writer/editor, copywriter, literary analyst or critic, communications specialist, and research analyst.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on, project-based coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and high-quality experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete assignments crafted to help build well-rounded skills that are highly transferable to research-oriented professions in journalism, marketing, public relations, and education. Examples of past assignments include the following:Â
Gain insight from our faculty and staff and delve deeper into a range of topics, including effective writing tips, transfer credit opportunities, and accelerated pathways to a master’s degree for English majors.Ìý
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UMGC’s English degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program that covers topics like journalism, public relations, publishing, literary criticism, communication skills, and more. Through electives, you can also take courses in linguistics, creative writing, and more. This online program helps students prepare to work in a wide range of industries, corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations and in the education sector.
UMGC's English degree is a 120-credit program that offers courses year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
UMGC’s English online bachelor’s degree’s tuition rates are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience in composition, literature, or creative writing to enroll in our online English degree. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this online English degree.
Sigma Tau Delta provides opportunities to associate with students, alumni, and faculty members who have a common interest in writing and English language and literature. It is available to undergraduate students. To be eligible, you must have earned at least 45 credits toward a bachelor's degree, with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.ÌýAt least 18 credits must have been earned at UMGC and must include 9 credits of English, at least 6 of which are upper-level. Students must also have earned a GPA of 3.6 in English coursework at UMGC. For more information, please email englishdept@umgc.edu.
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