HOURS
Fall Semester
ENGL 2000 SCIENCE 1 LANGUAGE 2313 SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL NON US HISTORY
Spring Semester
ENGL 3350 SCIENCE II LANGUAGE 2314 ENGL 3333 FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT
MINOR COURSE MINOR COURSE Upper-Level English SENIOR SEMINAR
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS MATH 1301 OR 1302 LANGUAGE 1441 ENGL 1200 (Rather Than UNIV)
Summer (Optional)
ENGL 3384 EARLY ENGLISH RHETORIC & THEORY NON U.S.HISTORY MINOR COURSE
WRITING & DIGITAL Authoring RHETORIC & THEORY Upper-Level English MINOR COURSE ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 POLS 2311 MATH 1308 LANGUAGE 1442
1st Year
30
MINOR COURSE MINOR COURSE Upper-Level English Upper-Level English ELECTIVE
3rd Year
plan for success
27
34
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Learn about tutoring through the English Writing Center. Earn a spot on the Dean’s List by maintaining a GPA of 3.75 or better. Apply to the UTA Honors College.
Ensure that you are on the Department of English email list so you get updates about all English events. Attend the English Celebration of Majors and English Open House events. Attend Second Friday lunch mixers in the English conference floor, located on the second floor of Carlisle Hall. Learn more about Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Consider an English study abroad program Take your required language classes Learn from an internationally known speaker at the Maverick Speaker Series Over the summer, attend Arlington’s International Folk Art Market
Destination Graduation
Choose a minor, such as technical writing or creative writing, to complement your English degree. To discuss various options and their career potential, email the English advisors and/or reach out to the Career Development Center. Complete the English foundations courses, ENGL 3333, 3350, and 3384. The schedule of course offerings can be found in MyMav. Diversify your marketable skills by choosing a broad range of upper-level English electives. Options could include technical writing, editing, and creative writing. For more on job placement, contact Dr. Timothy Ponce.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Join Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society Apply to be a Peer Academic Leader for the Student Success class Apply to be an R.A. Run for office in a student organization Join student government
Complete ENGL 1301 and 1302 to secure your command of argumentative writing. More information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Justin Lerberg. Participate in one of the English-specific Student Success courses: ENGL 1200 (for first-year students) or UNIV 1131 (for transfer students). Take the first two language courses in the Department of Modern Languages, or secure credit through examination. Sign up for your first 2000-level literature course. You can find out about available topics by emailing the English advisors.
Hear faculty share their work at an interdisciplinary research center like the Center for Theory, Center for African American Studies, or the Center for Mexican American Studies Attend a lecture at the Maverick Speaker Series; past speakers include Terry Crews, Samantha Power, and Bob Woodward. Join English Department faculty for our annual Hermanns Speaker Series. Submit a creative work to The Broken Mirror. Participate in a Lost Arts Collaborative event or join the Big Summer Reading Group.
Participate in an English study abroad course. Apply to be a tutor at the English Writing Center. Apply to work at The Shorthorn. Present your research at the CoLA Spotlight.
Career Development
Take a Service Learning course, such as Dr. Desirée Henderson’s ENGL 4333 Life Writing or Dr. Timothy Ponce’s ENGL 3379 Grant and Proposal Writing. Consider participating in the “Test Drive” program, which allows you to attend a class meeting for one of several graduate courses in the College of Liberal Arts. Attend graduation with the English faculty.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Take a Service Learning course, such as Dr. Desirée Henderson’s ENGL 4333 Life Writing or Dr. Timothy Ponce’s ENGL 3379 Grant Writing Hear a visiting writer read from their work Attend the Hermanns Lecture Series Participate in a Lost Arts Collaborative Activity Participate in the Big Summer Reading group See screenings of women-produced films at Lunafest
Visit the Career Center Work at the English Writing Center Join the Shorthorn staff Join the Write Club Apply for an internship Check out grad school with COLA’s Test Drive
Apply to the Honors College Apply the McNair Scholars program Share your research at the CoLA Spotlight
EDUCATE
Make an appointment with the English advisors to ensure that you are on track to graduate. Apply to graduate. Take the Senior Seminar (ENGL 4399) and consider participating in the English Internship course (ENGL 4390). Talk with Dr. Neill Matheson or Dr. Kathryn Warren about the value of attending graduate school.
Visit the Career Development Center and Dr. Timothy Ponce for help with resumes, cover letters, and interview skills. Join the English Employment Team in Microsoft Teams. Participate in the fall and spring career fairs.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Career Development Center. Meet with a career consultant. Network with employers. Discover internships and co-ops. Apply for on-campus employment. Join Handshake, our career services platform. Participate in career development programs. If you want the teacher certification at the time of graduation, you need to do student teaching—this is included in the degree plan/ hours. It is not something extra that you have to do on top of the 120 hours.
Ability to Incorporate Critical Feedback into Multiple Iterations of a Project Ability to Read Analytically and for Styles/Ideas Understanding of Diverse Viewpoints Comprehensive Editing (Going Beyond the Copy to Design, Audience Considerations, Marketing Savvy, etc.) Creative Writing Skills and Processes that Produce Engaging and Attention-Grabbing Texts, Podcasts, and Visual Stories High Proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Speaking Excellent Interpersonal Communication Problem-Solving Skills that Combine Data and Social/ Emotional Concerns for Optimum Effectiveness Project Management: Working with Small and Large Teams Using Task Delegation Skill in Research, Including Archives, Government Documents, and Antique Records (100+ Years Old) Understanding of Diverse Viewpoints
Find your career
Take Action
Content Creator Content Manager Creative Writer Document Designer Editor Education Administration Foundation Manager Grant Writer Instructional Designer Lawyer * Librarian Nonprofit Director Paralegal * Professor * Public Relations Publications Manager Small Business Owner Teacher * Technical Communicator Technical Writer *Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divert thinking and risk-taking.
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