Unlock Your Potential: Explore the Power of Your Words at UMES
Join the Department of English, Languages, and Media Studies
Your Influence, Your Story, Your Future
The BA in English:
- Creative Writing – Unleash your imagination through fiction, poetry, and storytelling.
- Theater Arts & Spoken Word – Bring stories to life on stage and through performance.
- Writing for Publication – Learn the craft of writing and get your work published.
- African American Literature & Film – Dive deep into Black voices, past and present, in literature and film.
- Digital Humanities – Merge technology and the humanities to prepare for the future of storytelling.
Why Choose Us?
- Internships & Career Preparation: Secure hands-on experience with leading media outlets, digital publishers, cultural institutions, and public broadcasters.
- Small Classes, Big Impact: Benefit from individualized attention and mentoring from experienced faculty.
- Cultural Immersion: Be part of a vibrant HBCU tradition, learning in a space that celebrates African American history and innovation.
Opportunities to Flex:
- Creative Writing Workshops
- Poetry Slams & Spoken Word Performances
- Film Screenings & Discussions
- Internships with News Stations, Online Magazines, and Media Networks
- Digital Humanities Projects and Tech-Focused Research
Your Career Starts Here:
- Writing, Publishing & Editing
- Public History & Museum Curation
- Culture Critic & Influencer
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Literary Agent
- Creative Entrepreneur and more!
Whether you pursue a career in the humanities, write compelling novels, explore cultural expression through literature, or publish critical analysis of society and identity, our English degree will give you the skills to excel. With a strong foundation in writing, research, and interpretation, you’ll be prepared to excel in fields like publishing, education, cultural influence, and beyond, shaping the conversations that define our world.
Your Future, Your Voice—Start Here!
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Create. Innovate. Communicate.
Join Our Digital Media Studies Program at UMES
Shape the Future of Media and Communication
The BA in Digital Media Studies:
- Multimedia Journalism – Learn how to tell powerful stories across platforms (TV, radio, online news, podcasts, etc.)
- TV Studio Production – Master the art of live and recorded television production, from behind the camera to the control room.
- Film & Documentary Production – Bring your ideas to life through filmmaking, from concept to editing and screening.
- Social Media & Public Relations – Strategize, manage, and lead digital campaigns for brands, influencers, and organizations.
- Global Communications – Explore how media shapes the world, connecting communities and cultures across the globe.
Why Our Program?
- Internships & Career Preparation: Work with media outlets, TV stations, digital marketing firms, and production houses.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Get hands-on experience in our fully equipped TV studio, production labs, and editing suites.
- Real-World Experience: Produce your own content, develop your portfolio, and work with professional mentors to prepare for the job market.
Stand Out in a Competitive Industry:
- Multimedia Journalism & TV Reporting
- Film Directing, Producing & Editing
- Social Media Management
- PR & Corporate Communications
- Documentary Filmmaking
Career-Ready Skills:
- Video and Audio Editing
- Social Media Strategy
- Storytelling & Scriptwriting
- Media Analytics & Research
- Public Speaking & Presentation
Your Future in Media Starts Here:
Whether you dream of breaking news in a digital newsroom, producing a documentary, managing social media for a major brand, or leading global communications efforts, our Digital Media Studies program will prepare you for success.
Create, Innovate—In the World of Digital Media!
