Dissertations

Dissertations Find below a list of Ph.D. dissertation defenses in English and Medieval Studies from 2012 to the present, organized by academic year. Committee members’ department and/or institution are listed if they are not UConn English faculty.

Writing Internship Program

Writing Internship Program The UConn Department of English Writing Internship Program places students in professional organizations that give them real-world, experiential practice in handling multiple responsibilities. About the Program The Writing Internship course (ENGL 3091) is open to all upper-division students with a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 in their major. After application materials have […]

Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs Graduate Degree Programs The Department of English offers several graduate degree options that serve the needs of a wide variety of students:

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Education Understand the voices of the past and present. Create your voice of the future. UConn’s Department of English offers you the flexibility to design a degree that fits your interests and goals for the future. With a diverse array of courses and concentrations, you’ll study what you love and gain skills for life […]

Awards, Contests, and Scholarships

Awards, Contests, and Scholarships The Department of English supports annual awards and writing contests that recognize students for outstanding creative achievements. It also offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students each year. Awards and Contests The Creative Writing Program and the Aetna Chair of Writing in the Department of English sponsor the following awards and […]

Graduate Placement

Graduate Placement UConn English attracts excellent graduate students and provides them with world-class educational experiences. Our alumni continue on to exciting and fulfilling positions in academia and beyond across the country. Over the past eight years, our graduate placement rate has hovered around 85%, with 76% of our graduates finding employment in higher education (and […]

Newsletters

Newsletters Off the Page Launched in 2021, Off the Page is a newsletter for alumni and friends of the Department of English. It features news and achievements of our talented students, faculty, and alumni who live and work in all corners of UConn Nation. Have news to share? Email english@uconn.edu! View more resources for alumni

Funding

Funding Full-time English graduate students receive tuition waivers, a living stipend, and access to university health insurance. This funding is supported by guaranteed teaching assistantships, through which our graduate students gain valuable classroom experience in our innovative First-Year Writing Program, which is dedicated to writing across technology, collaborative learning, and small class sizes. Students in […]

Creative Writing Program

Creative Writing Program The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English offers UConn undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to develop their skills in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, nature writing, and writing for children. Students can choose from a range of courses while enhancing their studies with frequent visits by award-winning and emerging […]