English - The University of Tulsa
Close Menu
Close Menu

Programs in English

Join our community of critical thinkers and creative writers to reimagine worlds across styles, genres, and mediums, engaging our ever-changing world

Encouraging discussion and close collaborations between expert faculty and peers in our seminar-style classes, we offer interdisciplinary programs specializing in Anglophone literary and cultural traditions, with connections to film and media studies, philosophy, history, women’s and sexuality studies, eco-studies, medical, humanities, and other fields.

A diverse range of innovative courses on everything from graphic literature and gaming to ecocriticism and queer studies allow you the opportunity to focus on different genres and styles. You will design a curriculum best reflecting your interests, join our scholarly journals for editorial experience, and enjoy mentorships, internships, workshops, and guest lectures by prominent authors to gain invaluable exposure to the professional and artistic world.

#1 University in Oklahoma, WSJ

3 International Journals

100% Success Rate for English Programs

#1 National Merit Scholars

Professional Opportunities

TU student in classroom.

Our students hone their thinking and communication skills through numerous mentorship and internship programs. Graduates find rewarding jobs in a wide range of beyond-traditional occupations, including journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, law, public service, health care, and more. Our alumni with degrees in English have proven to be among the most successful professionals in the business world and enjoy careers at places ranging from Global Logic, INTERA inc., and Lockheed Marting to various universities and colleges. 

Job opportunities: 

  • Publisher/editor
  • Reporter/journalist
  • PR/marketing specialist
  • Communications
  • Writer
  • Teacher
  • Grant writer 
  • Technical writer

     

Beyond the Classroom

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
  • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
  • JOB PLACEMENT
    • Stylus - journal of art & writing

      Stylus is a student-run, student-produced multidisciplinary journal that showcases UTulsa students’ creative talent in a plethora of written genres and artistic media. The cover, layout, content, and editorial process are all the result of students’ work. This year’s lead writing editor is Stasha Cole, a master’s student in the Department of English & Creative Writing.

      Learn more

    • Make your UTulsa experience as rich and diverse as you like.

      UTulsa students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at UTulsa. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

      Student Organizations

    • Be the change you want to see.

      UTulsa encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

      Civic Engagement

    • Pursue success with confidence — backed by TU’s job placement guarantee.

      UTulsa is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

      JOB PLACEMENT

    Learn more about the department

    The UTulsa Department of English and Creative Writing excels in teaching and research, specializing in Anglophone literary traditions with interdisciplinary connections.

    Department of English & Creative Writing