Program Overview

English B.A. Program

The English B.A. program at the University of West Florida is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the literary arts. With two specializations, a comprehensive curriculum, and plenty of room to develop creative potential, this program is an ideal place to delve deeply into the literary arts.

Why Study English at UWF?

Students in the English program benefit from community-based internships, hands-on teaching experience in the UWF Writing Lab, small classes, visiting lectures by notable scholars and writers, and participant-centered workshops. English majors are employers' most preferred humanities graduates because they learn the skills that are powering the 21st-century professional world.

What You Will Learn

The English program at UWF will train students in the arts of writing, critical thinking, and argumentation. Students will learn from faculty who value critical inquiry, cultural awareness, and intellectual curiosity, and who create a welcoming community for those who value the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards of scholarly pursuits.

Specializations

• Literature: The Literature Specialization prepares students for graduate-level work in English, provides students with valuable pre-law, pre-medical, and other pre-professional training, and gives students solid preparation for careers in such areas as business, communications, or government service.
• Writing: The Writing Specialization will develop students' writing and editing skills in a supportive, close-knit community of fellow writers, led by expert faculty. Graduates possess the experience needed for jobs in the publishing industry or in writing-intensive careers in business or government.

Courses

A sample of featured courses in the English B.A. program includes:

• ENG 3010: Critical Methods for Literary Study
• ENC 3350: Advanced Writing Studio
• CRW 3110: Fiction Writing
• ENG 4013: Introduction to Literary Theory

Careers and Outcomes

A comprehensive knowledge of English provides a strong foundation for a variety of professions and the knowledge and skills to pursue education further. Common job titles for graduates include:

• Author
• Publisher
• Editor
• Law School Candidate
• Creative Writer
• Technical Writer
• Assistant Professor
• Communications Specialist
• Marketing Executive
• Journalist
• Advertising Specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Lawyer

Additional Information

The Department of English publishes two literature magazines and offers an English Internship Program, an English Honor Society, and a UWF Writing Lab. Related programs include the Jerry Louis Maygarden Undergraduate Communication Program, Philosophy B.A., Art B.A., and Political Science B.A.