The Department of English At a Glance
The Department of English at UNO is a diverse group of teachers, researchers and learners, with a variety of interests. Below, you'll find some quick information about our programs.
Get to Know Us
Check out this video to preview what UNO English has to offer and learn more about our concentrations, minor, and advising services!
What can I do with my English degree?
Thanks to the skills developed through your English coursework, you'll have access to a wide and exciting selection of careers. English majors are trained to write well, to organize ideas in a logical way, and to develop arguments. You can analyze complex information, research, and critically read and observe. With these skills, you can work for book publishers, hospitals, television networks, advertising firms, and the government.
Employers, graduate schools, and professional schools often seek out well-rounded English majors because they are versatile, able to use their training as writers, thinkers, editors, and teachers in fields such as medicine, law, business, media, and public service.
Learn more about the valuable knowledge and skills gained from studying English at UNO
Further Reading
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Life After Graduation
English coursework builds more than just strong readers and writers. It also develops universal skills (such as communication and critical thinking) that are fundamental and advantageous to a diverse range of career paths.
Explore potential career options in English
| Undergraduate Program | |
|---|---|
| Number of Majors: | 136 |
| Degrees Offered: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Concentrations: | Yes (American Literature, British/Irish/Anglophone Literature, Creative Nonfiction, Language Studies, and Secondary English Teaching) |
| Credits needed: | 37-39 |
| Minor Offered: | Yes |
| Number of Faculty: | 32 full-time |
| Graduate Program | |
|---|---|
| Number of Students: | 55 |
| Degrees Offered: | Master of Arts |
| Concentrations: | No |
| Credits needed: | 36 (including 6 credit thesis) |
| Minor Offered: | Yes |
| Number of Faculty: | 20 full-time |