English is the study of the structural, moral, and aesthetic aspects of language and literature. At the University of Dubuque, your studies will connect you with students and faculty united by a common love of language and literature in its many forms. You will leave ready to build a career in many fields, including education, law, public service, nonprofit leadership, publishing, or business.
Making a Difference Through the Study of English
Students and faculty at UD are active in the classroom and the community and united by a shared love of language and literature in its many forms. Their work contributes to the advancement of literary and writing studies and a meaningful life. They have interacted in small, productive classroom settings, developed meaningful mentoring and colleague relationships, and pursued their chosen vocations with competence to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
Degree Distinctive
Reading Series: Each semester, emerging and established contemporary writers come to campus to share their work and discuss their professional and creative processes. Through readings, we are able to engage with the writer as she/he literally gives voice to her/his landscape -- the solitary experience becomes a shared, communal one. The writer becomes real to us, and we, to her/him.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with an English major may find careers in education (certification required), technical writing, publishing, or journalism; continue their study at the graduate level in English, communications specialties, library or information science, or law; or seek out positions not directly related to the field of English, but which utilize many of the skills fostered by the English curriculum. For students who intend careers in administration, government, law, education, and consumer public-contact roles, a background in English is particularly helpful.
Humanities Faculty/Staff
Jonathan BarzProfessor of English
Phone: 563.589.3185 Email: JBarz@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 210 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Minnesota
- MA, Western Washington University
- BS, Concordia University
Christine DarrAssociate Professor of Philosophy
Phone: 563.589.3305 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: CDarr@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 324 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Iowa
- BA, Northwestern College
Brian HallstoosDepartment Head for Philosophy, Politics, and History; Professor of History
Phone: 563.589.3855 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: BHallstoos@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 325 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Iowa
- MA, Rutgers University
- BA, University of Minnesota - Morris
Andrew JonesProfessor of English and Creative Writing
Phone: 563.589.3188 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: ASJones@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 205 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- MFA, Minnesota State University
- MA, California State University
Michele McKinlayAssociate Professor of English
Phone: 563.589.3678 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: MMckinla@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 214 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- MA, University of Northern Iowa
- BA, University of Northern Iowa
- BA, University of Iowa
Jessica SchreyerDepartment of English Head; Professor of English; Writing Program Administrator.
Phone: 563.589.3872 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: JSchreye@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 207 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- MA, University of Northern Iowa
- BA, University of Iowa
Adam SmithProfessor of Political Science
Phone: 563.589.3796 Fax: 563.589.3416 Email: AdamSmith@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 326 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Brandeis University
- MA, Institute for Christian Studies
- BA, Olivet Nazarene University
Donovan TannProfessor of English
Phone: 563.589.3272 Email: DTann@dbq.edu Department: Humanities Office: 212 Severance Hall