Academic Programs
The Department of English at the University of Maryland offers comprehensive programs in undergraduate and graduate education, with a wide range of creative and analytic courses, degrees and innovative opportunities for students of all backgrounds and experiences.
Our English major has four tracks—Literary and Cultural Studies; Language, Writing and Rhetoric; Creative Writing; and Media Studies—which allows students to specialize within and across the multiple field strengths of the department. We also offer double major and honors options, as well as multiple minors, to help you curate the degree experience that’s right for you.
News
Browse our newsroom to find out what is going on in our school and what our faculty and students are up to on and off campus.
Research & Innovation
Learn how our faculty lead national networks and conferences, provide research frameworks, engage students, traverse international archives and make significant contributions to UMD's research enterprise.
Events
Check out our events and performances calendar including our lecture and film series, book launches and artist workshops.
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Over 60 internship and professional career development opportunities for English students in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region.