Undergraduate Program

English majors have the opportunity to work closely with award winning faculty. Our classes are small, interactive, and focused on students.

The UB English Department welcomes transfer students from other Colleges and Universities.

  • What Does an English Major Do?
    7/6/21
    Students choose from a variety of courses within every area of the English major and may develop concentrations in a number of fields.
  • Courses
    9/19/23
    These course numbers show the full list of courses potentially offered in a semester.
  • Major Requirements
    12/15/22
    Students choose from a variety of courses within every area of the English major.
  • Combined Programs
    9/20/22

    The English degree is combinable with other degree programs, often allowing students to work toward two degrees at the same time, thus saving both time and money.
  • Creative Writing
    11/8/23
    The Creative Writing Certificate is designed to help students shape their worlds in words—to share their unique imaginative universe in writing.
  • Journalism
    2/21/24
    The Journalism Certificate Program (JCP) is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with a foundation in writing and reporting for publication or broadcast.
  • Global Film
    5/16/19
    The Global Film Minor in the Department of English offers UB undergraduates the opportunity to discover vibrant cinematic traditions and innovations from around the globe. There is no requirement that Global Film minors be English majors.
  • Honors
    7/7/21
    English Majors have the opportunity to participate in our Honors Program.
  • Transfer Students
    9/23/20
    The English Department welcomes transfer students from other Colleges and Universities.
  • Research Opportunities & Internships
    9/23/20
    English majors have many opportunities to develop research projects while working closely with department faculty.
  • Scholarships, Prizes, and Awards
    1/12/22
    The English Department offers a number of undergraduate prizes and awards for outstanding writing and research.

Contact Us

Water Hakala

Associate Professor; Director of Undergraduate Studies

301 Clemens Hall

Phone: (716) 645-2579; Fax: (716) 645-5980

Email: walterha@buffalo.edu

Nicole Lazaro

Undergraduate Secretary

Undergraduate Office

303 Clemens Hall

Phone: (716) 645-2579; Fax: (716) 645-5980

Email: nmlazaro@buffalo.edu