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English Student

As an English major, you will learn to appreciate culture and language as you study literature, writing, film, theatre, and digital communications.

The English program at USM is designed to help you master reading comprehension, problem solving, critical thinking, and effective writing. You鈥檒l be introduced to the tools of formal written analysis, along with learning literary history in the U.S. and abroad, critical theory, and research strategy.

Our faculty work with you closely 鈥� developing all areas of communication, while also initiating regular discussion about the ways literature and language have influenced you, our society, and societies around the world.

What can you do with an English degree?

USM English graduates have moved on to fulfilling careers as print journalists, copywriters, photographers, television producers, public relations coordinators, writers, and teachers. USM graduates have also successfully gone on to graduate and law school.

The average salary for many of these professions is dependent upon your geographic region. On average, English majors can earn approximately $30,000 to $70,000 per year, with experience.

Did you know that famous English majors include former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, actor Reese Witherspoon, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

English Major Academic Plan

Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
GenEd - Math 125+
GenEd - History
GenEd - Fine Art

Spring
English Composition II
Public Speaking
GenEd - Theology
GenEd - Behavioral Science or Social Science
GenEd 鈥� Social Science or Behavioral Science

Fall
British Literature I
Classical Mythology
SPA 111
GenEd - Theology
GenEd - Natural Science + lab

Spring
British Literature II
World Literature
SPA 211
Gen Ed - Philosophy
Elective Course

Fall
American Literature I
Writer鈥檚 Workshop I
Study of Form or EN 475 The Novel
Elective Course
Elective Course

Spring
Shakespeare
Special Topics in British/American Literature
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course

Fall
Structures of the English Language
Senior Seminar (Chaucer Included)
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course

Spring
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course

English and Secondary Education Academic Plan

Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
GenEd - Math 125+
GenEd - History
GenEd - Fine Art

Spring
English Composition II
Public Speaking
GenEd - Theology
Teaching Professional Seminar
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Elective Course

Fall
British Literature I
Classical Mythology
Introduction to Educational Technology
GenEd - Theology
GenEd - Natural Science + lab

Spring
British Literature II
World Literature
Psychological Foundations of Education
GenEd - Philosophy
GenEd - Behavioral or Social Science

Fall
American Literature I
Writer鈥檚 Workshop I
Structures of the English Language
Foundations of Ed: Social, Cultural, Philosophical, & Historical
Educating Exceptional Children and Youth

Spring
Shakespeare
Special Topics in British/American Literature
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course

Fall
Study of Form or EN 475 The Novel
Senior Seminar (Chaucer Included)
Methods of Teaching Diverse Learners
Secondary Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Elective Course

Spring
Student Teaching