English department

English department

Updike Hall
  • Prepare for a rewarding career as an English instructor, professional writer, or librarian.
  • I love English majors. I love how smart they are. I love their intellectual curiosity. Most of all, I love to hire them. *
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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EDUCATION - ENGLISH CONCENTRATION (GRADES 9-12), A.S.

This curriculum is designed for students wishing to complete the first two years of a four-year program leading to licensing as a secondary education teacher in English.
ENGLISH, A.S.

ENGLISH, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in English, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and sets the foundation for careers in education, law, writing, and library and information sciences.

ENGLISH, A.A.

ENGLISH, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Education with an English concentration, which prepares students for transfer to a four-year university and for careers as Language Arts and English teachers.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

OUR FACULTY

MATT NORMAN

MATT NORMAN

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR / PROFESSOR
JAMIE SINGLETON

JAMIE SINGLETON

BEVERLY BURCH

BEVERLY BURCH

ANDREW NELSON

ANDREW NELSON

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
CHRISTOPHER FAULK

CHRISTOPHER FAULK

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EMILY YETKA

EMILY YETKA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / EAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
KATHY BARBUSH

KATHY BARBUSH

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WRITING CENTER
HILLARY HENCELY

HILLARY HENCELY

PAUL SCHMITT

PAUL SCHMITT

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
TYSON SIMS

TYSON SIMS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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WRITING CENTER

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