English
Printable version of this fact sheetEnglish is a major that can lead to rewarding careers in areas such as writing, publishing, and education, or it can pave the way for advanced study, such as in graduate school or law school. An English major or minor also is valuable for students pursuing careers in areas such as business, where employers are seeking people who have good communication skills, the ability to analyze problems, and critical thinking skills.
UW-Superior offers two majors in English:
- Students who want to pursue teaching careers can complete the English Secondary Education major, which prepares them to teach middle school or high school English. They study literature, strengthen their writing ability, and learn teaching skills. They complete a student teaching assignment and meet all state requirements for a teaching license.
- Students interested in other areas generally enroll in the English major. These students often are looking for careers in some field of communications, such as writing, editing, or publishing, but they might also plan to become attorneys or college professors.
An English major takes a minor to broaden his or her skills. For example, a student may major in English and minor in biology to become a science writer, or minor in business to become a technical writer for manufacturers, publishers, or trade journals. Students who want to teach often earn a minor in library science or history, for example, to make themselves even more marketable with employers.
The hallmarks of UW-Superior's English program are its emphasis on writing — the key skill in communication — as well as its emphasis on literary analysis.
Another key part of the program is the quality of its professors. A few examples: Dr. Tony Bukoski is a nationally recognized author whose books have been reviewed in the New York Times. Bart Sutter is known throughout the Midwest for his short stories. Dr. Raychel Reiff has spoken all over the country about literature. Dr. Deborah Schlacks specializes in rhetoric and composition. All the professors teach freshman English, so students benefit from their expertise right away, not just when they're seniors.
Majors:
English, Liberal Arts
English, Secondary Education
Minors:
English, Liberal Arts
English, Secondary EducationMore details from our catalog
Course descriptions
The UW-Superior Advantage:
Small classes allow personal attention from professors.
Faculty and staff -- including several award-winning authors and poets -- teach all classes at the beginning and advanced levels.
Faculty and academic staff members are published authors whose work appears in both scholarly and popular journals and books.
English-secondary education majors follow a course of study prescribed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Scholarships available specifically for English majors
Career Outlook:
Written communication is critical to almost every business, institution or organization. Graduates of our program have used their degrees to become writers, librarians, editors, journalists, teachers, professors and business executives. Others have used their degree as the foundation for advanced study in graduate school or law school. A few career options are listed below:
Librarian
University professor
Teacher
Editor
Writer
Career counselor
Historic site manager
News and sports television director
We invite you to visit:
A campus visit offers an opportunity to tour our campus and meet with an Admissions counselor. We can arrange for you to meet a professor and visit a class in any area you choose.To get more information
Call: 715-394-8230
E-mail: admissions@uwsuper.eduTo talk to a faculty member in the English program, contact:
Dr. Deborah Schlacks
715-394-8235
dschlack@uwsuper.edu