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English

Bachelor of Arts-Writing Option

Bachelor of Arts-Literature Option

Bachelor of Arts-Teaching Option

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At a glance:

 

The English major prepares students for a variety of careers as well as professional and graduate programs.  Any choice that values critical thinking, writing, reading, and speaking skills will value people with a degree in English

 

Why should a student choose the program at UT Martin?

 

We have nationally recognized faculty who offer a wide range of faculty.  Our classes are small and students have a lot of opportunities to work with faculty individually. 

 

Are there any special opportunities available such as internships, global travel, etc?

 

We offer a variety of internship and travel study possibilities.

 

What can a student do after graduation – graduate school, possible careers?


English is one of the top five majors preferred by law schools.  In combination with the right minor, an English major can go to graduate school in virtually any area.  Also, English majors often develop careers in editing, writing, business, sales, teaching.

 

What kind of student organizations, clubs, or honor societies can a student join?

 

Sigma Tau Delta, English Society, Writers Guild, BeanSwitch.

 

 

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Scholarships

 

  • Kelley Jones Scholarship
  • Paul and Myrtle Phillips Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

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