English – Academics

Program Highlights

Gain real-world experience in professional writing with local businesses, non-profits, and a wide variety of publishers through our internship program.
Learn from accomplished faculty including Fullbright and National Endowment for the Humanities recipients, Mellon Fellows, and Distinguished and Trustee Professors.
Research and write about the study of literature, as well as non-literary works such as film, television, fashion, and ritual.
Study abroad for either a semester or full year and explore literature worldwide.
Immerse yourself in impactful events including our faculty lecture series, the Stonecoast Creative Writing Conference, the annual O’Brien Poetry Event, and Celebrate Writers.

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Program requirements

Build a strong academic foundation through the fundamentals of literary research and analysis. You’ll explore a range of literary traditions while sharpening your critical writing skills. You’ll also build a body of original research through your senior capstone.

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History

Undergraduate Major

Women and Gender Studies

Undergraduate Major

University of Maine School of Law Accelerated Graduate Pathway

Accelerated Graduate Pathway

Creative Writing

Master’s Program

Book Arts

Undergraduate Minor

Honors Program

Undergraduate Minor

Linguistics

Undergraduate Minor

Public and Professional Writing

Undergraduate Minor

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