Welcome to the Department of English at Winthrop University!
Be prepared for an academic journey that's not just about books and essays, though we totally love those, but about transforming your passion for words into a compelling, successful, and genuinely fun career.
In today's fast-paced world, what do employers really want?
According to a recent report, it's critical thinking, sharp analysis, and effective communication, especially
writing. Our English major is practically a superpower for developing those exact
skills. You're not just learning; you're gearing up to stand out.
Here in the English Department, we're not just teaching; we're launching you to SOAR TO SUCCESS! You'll unlock incredible analytical abilities, master written and oral communication, develop creatively, and become knowledgeable in digital rhetoric – skills that are absolutely essential for any dream job.
Our secondary English education grads have a 100% job placement rate, and our students are regularly snapping up spots in top graduate and law schools. Our alumni are also excelling in fields like technical writing, corporate communications, game and web design, social media management, publishing, business, and even human resources.
Our students are presenting papers at cool academic conferences, getting published, and winning awards for their undergraduate research. Students can secure valuable internships, acquire practical experience by tutoring in our Writing Center, and broaden their perspectives through study abroad programs. Furthermore, engagement in organizations such as the Literary Society and Sigma Tau Delta fosters a strong sense of community and intellectual camaraderie.
Our faculty are not just brilliant published experts; they're your personal cheerleaders and mentors, dedicated to helping you reach every single one of your goals. Our major is flexible, challenging, and perfectly balanced, packed with fascinating content and innovative classes like Writing for New Media and Fairy Tales and Heroic Quests.
We also contribute to the Medieval Studies minor with courses in Chaucer, Medieval Literature and The Arthurian Tradition.
Our new micro-certificate in Technical Writing presents an exciting opportunity for students from all majors
to specialize in mastering proposal and grant writing. It is designed to enhance technical
writing proficiencies, cultivate expertise in professional communication, and formally
credential you within the field of technical writing.
We are beyond excited for you to discover what makes the English Department at Winthrop University so special and how it's your ultimate springboard to an amazing career. Get Ready to Soar! Go Eagles!
Dr. Devon Fitzgerald
Chair and Associate Professor
Winthrop University
246 Bancroft Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
803/323-2349
fitzgeraldd@winthrop.edu
