Department of English

Middle Georgia State University’s Department of English engages students in exciting coursework with dynamic and highly qualified faculty members committed to teaching and learning.

Bachelor’s Degree

Through discussion and writing, undergraduate English majors develop their ability to think critically, communicate persuasively, and support ideas with quality research—all skills in high demand in today’s marketplace.

Undergraduate students can choose one of our optional concentrations:

  • Professional Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Pre-Law
  • Secondary Education

These concentrations allow students to specialize in their interests and highlight their skills.

English students also enjoy transformative learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Our majors have access to off-campus and on-campus internships, earning academic credit by working with publishers, at local law offices, grant writing agencies, and in campus Writing Centers.

We encourage our undergraduate students to embrace active learning through student organizations such as the English Studies Organization and Alpha Rho Sigma

Graduate Degrees

Our graduate degrees enhance existing credentials and prepare professionals to communicate clearly in a variety of professional setting, including digital platforms.

We offer a Masters in Professional and Technical Writing, enhanced by several writing-focused Graduate Certificates you can stack with the MA, including:

  • Technical Writing and Digital Communication
  • Creative Writing
  • Teaching College Writing

While developing skills in high demand in today’s marketplace, graduate students have access to online internships as well as paid assistantships for campus-related work experience.

Careers

Recent graduates of our programs enjoy success in rewarding career pursuits, such as:

  • Teaching, both abroad and in high schools
  • Law
  • Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Grant Writing
  • Advancing in business careers
  • Achieving Master's and Doctoral degrees

Current MA and Graduate Certificate graduates are poised for positions in cutting edge technology fields, including:

  • Technical communication
  • Instructional design
  • Social media management
  • Digital copywriting

We invite you to visit our department, talk with our faculty, and meet our majors. You’ll see why our graduates, possessing unique and timeless skills, have the world at their fingertips!

Dr. Benita Muth
Chair (Macon)

Admissions can help you with the application process.

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