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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

Why Majoring in the Humanities Can Be a Great Career Move


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

Announcements

  • English Alumni Senator Wendy DeBoer for Receives 2024 Public Service Award
  • UNO Names Jill Sutton Employee of the Month
  • TATP Hosts "Reentry Past and Present: Bridging Communities for Change"
  • Abby Swoboda receives 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award
  • Anna Kollmeyer receives Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Service Learning
  • Tyler Ayres receives Fulbright award to teach English in Taiwan
  • Jody Keisner receives Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship
  • UNO English Alum Earns Nebraska English Teacher of the Year Award

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  • Fax: 402.554.2009

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