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Small = better writing
We keep our creative writing classes small so students get lots of feedback and individual attention.
Get Published
Our literary journal “Upcountry” gives you the chance to submit your work, see it in print, and, if you want to get more involved, maybe even serve as a student editor.
Be a reporter
Our student newspaper, the University Times, is led by one of our faculty members and lets students learn the journalistic ropes.
A novelist among us
Our program is pleased to have a twice published novelist in our midst. Rich Zuras’ second novel, “The Honeymoon Corruption,” is being published by Brandylane Publishing this fall.
Lend a helping hand
In several of our classes, you can learn writing and communication skills while doing community service projects for local organizations, like creating brochures and other promotional materials for area non-profits.
Help others write
Are you a strong writer? Then you could help others develop their own writing as a writing center tutor in UMPI’s Learning Commons.
Complete courses at your pace and move on to the next in the same session. With 6 session starts a year, you can customize your workload and earn credits faster to fit your needs and busy schedule.
To view more information and program requirements, see the Course Catalog
Our English program prepares students for future careers as a(n):
- English educator
- Journalist
- Editor
- Copywriter
- Proofreader
- Public relations specialist
- Poet
- Creative writer
- Professional writer
- Marketing professional
- Media specialist
- Research analyst
- Special projects director
As an English major, you’re also developing transferable, real-world skills that will make you a marketable candidate in many different job settings. These skills include:
- critical analysis
- interpreting data
- creating persuasive arguments
- writing concisely
- drafting and editing documents
- meeting deadlines
- organizing and synthesizing information
- understanding differing viewpoints
- assessing an audience
And one final thought–Did you know that there are a number of very successful people who have earned an English degree? Comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brien, director Steven Spielberg, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and former MTV CEO Judy McGrath all have an undergraduate degree in English.
