The undergraduate program in English offers emphases in Creative Writing, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Professional Writing, and Teaching. The major is open to any undergraduate student who has met the required prerequisites for the declaration of a major at Old Dominion University. You may declare the major in the departmental office. A Teacher Preparation Program is available in the English major. Since 2.5 million teachers must be hired nationally over the next decade, many students are taking advantage of this option.
Many internships are available, including radio, television, newspaper, and corporate opportunities.
Additionally, you may apply for a number of University scholarships. Opportunities for Employment and Graduate Study Graduate opportunities include an MA in Applied Linguistics or English with a concentration in Linguistics, Literature, Professional Writing, and Teaching. An MFA in Creative Writing is also offered. Old Dominion's English Department trains students to use an English degree, not merely obtain it. The 31 full-time faculty have expertise in a wide range of areas including early to contemporary American literature, medieval through 20th century British literature, Shakespeare, postcolonial literature, gender studies, cultural studies, composition, linguistics, creative writing, film, world literature, electronic writing and technical writing.