Current Student Resources
Advising
Academic Advising for the English Department is located in Memorial Hall. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. Academic advisors are available to answer students' questions about choosing classes, registration, long-term planning, internships, graduate school, career possibilities and other campus policies and resources. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your academic advisor prior to registration for each semester to plan your coursework.
English majors and minors also have access to a variety of English faculty mentors. All advising-related questions should be directed to english@udel.edu.
English Education Majors
English Education majors will be assigned a departmental academic advisor. Your advisor's name and contact information can be found on your personal UDSIS account. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your academic advisor prior to registration for each semester to plan your coursework.
Internships
Being an English major means you are gaining the skills to go into a wide variety of career paths.
As an English major, you can succeed in various careers because the skills you gain are invaluable and transferrable to various contexts. These skills include effective written and oral communication, understanding different perspectives, imaginative vision, critical and creative thinking, research skills and experience.
Internships allow students to gain experience in different careers and workplaces and form professional connections that will help them succeed after graduation. In fact, many companies and organizations seek out UD English majors for internships because they know how diverse their talents and strengths are.
I learned how to write for specific audiences, from formal writing to business writing, to writing for the public.
My internship has made me feel much more comfortable about joining the workforce after graduation.
Internships for Credit
English majors have many marketable skills, which can lead to many career paths. Internships are designed to help students think about career options and acquire experience that will help them as they begin their careers while earning course credit.
Here is an English department internship option:
English 464
English 464 allows students to receive credit for gaining practical, professional, hands-on work experience related to their English degree. Previous internships have included work in hospitals, publishing houses, and on-campus opportunities. The English department internship coordinator and the on-site internship supervisor supervise ENGL464. ENGL464 counts towards University Capstone and Discovery Learning Experience credit. To be eligible, you must
- be of junior or senior standing,
- have your internship approved by department internship coordinator before beginning it,
- complete your internship during either the fall, spring, or summer semester, and
- earn 3 credit hours for the internship.
For more information
Please contact Professor Davy Knittle from the English Department or CAS Internship Coordinator Lois Stoehr to discuss these options.
Opportunities for English and English Education Majors
(Suggestions for a traditional 4-year period)
