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English, BA Online

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's online Bachelor of Arts in English, open focus track, is designed to expand students' knowledge and ability to think critically. As an English major, students will develop essential skills for their chosen career, including persuasive writing, analytical reasoning, cultural awareness, and creative expression.

Program Details

• The online format makes it easier to balance studies with work and life commitments.
• The program includes courses in literature, film and media, creative and professional writing, digital theory, and artistic criticism.
• Students will learn how to communicate with multiple audiences, read and analyze both traditional texts and modern media, and develop applicable research skills.

Program Type

• Major

Program Format

• Online

Start Dates and Cost

• Start Dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Cost per Credit: $395 (Total Cost: $47,400*)
• Credit Hours: 120 (36 Credits in Major)
• *Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into UWM.

Why Study English at UWM?

• Participate in courses taught by the same faculty members who teach in person, ensuring consistency and personalized support.
• Earn professional experience by interning with corporations, non-profits, agencies, law firms, media companies, and more from wherever you are.
• Submit your work to Furrow's (UWM's literary journal) annual showcase of outstanding undergraduate writing and art.

Financial Aid

• Various financial aid options are available to support students' educational journeys.
• UWM's Student Financial Services team will guide students through the financial aid process, helping them identify and apply for the best options to fund their bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

• UWM's scholarships encompass a wide variety of awards, including academic excellence and need-based opportunities.
• Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing.

Admissions

• Applicants must meet UWM's general admission requirements to be considered for admission.

English Major Requirements

• Prospective majors are expected to consult with the associate chair for undergraduate studies in designing a program that satisfies their individual interests, abilities, and ambitions.
• English majors intending to continue their studies in graduate school are urged to plan with the coordinator a program that meets graduate school expectations and prepares them for the Graduate Record Exam.

Credit Requirements

• All courses taken towards the major must be at or above the 300 level unless otherwise noted.
• Students must complete at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at UWM.
• The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at UWM.

Tracks

Track A: Literary and Cultural Theory

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • ENGLISH 215 | Introduction to English Studies | 3
  • Select one of the following in English literature from before 1900 and one in pre-1800 literature:
    • ENGLISH 301 | Survey of English Literature, Beginnings to 1500 |
    • ENGLISH 302 | Survey of English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 303 | Survey of English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 304 | Survey of English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 452 | Shakespeare |
    • ENGLISH 454 | Milton |
    • ENGLISH 456 | Writers in English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 457 | Writers in English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 458 | Writers in English Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 504 | Studies in Literature, |
    • ENGLISH 505 | Studies in Literature, |

Track B: Rhetoric and Professional Writing

• Core Courses:
  • ENGLISH 215 | Introduction to English Studies | 3
  • ENGLISH 240 | Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture | 3
  • ENGLISH 310 | Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century | 3
  • ENGLISH 633 | Seminar in Rhetoric and Professional Writing | 3

Track C: Creative Writing

• ENGLISH 215 | Introduction to English Studies | 3
• Select one of the following:
  • ENGLISH 233 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3
• Select three of the following:
  • ENGLISH 414 | Special Topics in Creative Writing |
  • ENGLISH 415 | Fiction Workshop |
  • ENGLISH 416 | Poetry Workshop |
  • ENGLISH 418 | Literary Journal Production |

Track H: Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies

• ENGLISH 215 | Introduction to English Studies | 3
• Select two of the following:
  • ENGLISH 290 | Introduction to Film Studies |
  • ENGLISH 291 | Introduction to Television Studies |
  • ENGLISH 294 | Game Culture |

Track O: Open Focus

• At least 3 credits in literature must be in a period before 1900.
• Students can take up to 9 credits in 200-level English courses to satisfy the 36 credits for the major.

Cross-listed Courses

• The following courses offered by other departments may be used to fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate major or minor in English:
  • COMMUN 300 | Interviewers and Interviewing | 3
  • COMMUN 313 | Human Communication and Technology | 3
  • JAMS 306 | Feature and Magazine Article Writing | 3
  • JAMS 562 | Media Studies and Culture | 3
  • LGBT 599 | Selected Topics in LGBT Studies | 3
  • THEATRE 359 | Playwriting | 3
  • WGS 301 | Queer Theory | 3

Related Courses

• The following courses offered by other departments may be of interest to students in English, but may not be used to fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate major or minor in English:
  • COMMUN 105 | Business and Professional Communication | 3
  • JAMS 201 | Media Writing | 3
  • JAMS 231 | Publication Design | 3

College of Letters & Science Degree Requirements

• Letters & Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors.

Career Resources & Job Outcomes

• UWM English majors graduate as capable communicators prepared for many professional paths, from corporate roles to creative fields.
• Recent job titles held by alumni include:
  • Archivist, Washington State Historical Society
  • Attorney, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c.
  • Business Analyst, Standard Process, Inc.
  • Business Analyst, United Health Group
  • Communications Coordinator, Allstate
  • Communications Director, Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Copywriter, Cramer-Krasselt
  • Copywriter, Kohl's
  • Editor, Kalmbach Publishing
  • Editor, National Geographic
  • Event Marketer, Rockwell Automation
  • Game Designer, Zynga
  • Grant Writer, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
  • Grant Writer, Milwaukee Public Schools
  • Human Resources Coordinator, GMR Marketing
  • Human Resources Recruiter, WaterStone Bank
  • Instructional Designer, Aurora Healthcare
  • Marketing Writer, Epic Systems
  • Multiple published fiction and non-fiction authors
  • Planning Director, Milwaukee Tool
  • Program Director, Sharp Literacy, Inc.
  • Proposal Specialist, BDO USA
  • Public Relations Assistant, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  • Public Relations Specialist, Cardinal Stritch University
  • Reporter, BizTimes Media
  • Staff Specialist, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Staff Writer, Cision Software
  • Study Abroad Coordinator, University of Michigan
  • Technical Writer, Curt G. Joa, Inc.
  • Technical Writer, FedEx
  • Technical Writer, GE Healthcare
  • Technical Writer, Northwestern Mutual