Find Your English Advisor
How do I sign my major?
We recommend working closely with a program faculty member in your field of interest to consult with over the course of your degree.
Any one of our faculty advisors can meet with you to discuss and sign a major with you. Choose an area of interest below and contact an advisor in the field to set up a time to meet. All advisors are available by email, but some have office hours on WebEx.
Teaching degrees
Language Arts
- Dr. Anne Hiebert Alton | Email Dr. Alton
- Dr. Gretchen Papazian | Email Dr. Papazian
- Dr. Joseph Michael Sommers | Email Dr. Sommers
Secondary Education
- Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black | Email Dr. Borsheim-Black
- Dr. Elizabeth Brockman | Email Dr. Brockman
- Dr. Amy Carpenter Ford | Email Dr. Ford
English as a Second Language (minor)
Non-teaching degrees
American & British Literature Specialization
- Dr. Anne Hiebert Alton | Email Dr. Alton
- Dr. Ari Berk | Email Dr. Berk
- Dr. JoEllen DeLucia | Email Dr. DeLucia
- Dr. Maureen Eke | Email Dr. Eke
- Dr. Mark Freed | Email Dr. Freed
- Dr. Desmond Harding | Email Dr. Harding
- Dr. Kristen McDermott | Email Dr. McDermott
- Dr. Gretchen Papazian | Email Dr. Papazian
- Dr. Matt Roberson | Email Dr. Roberson
- Dr. Susan Schiller | Email Dr. Schiller
- Dr. Nate Smith | Email Dr. Smith
- Dr. Joseph Michael Sommers | Email Dr. Sommers
- Dr. Bill Wandless | Email Dr. Wandless
- Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock | Email Dr. Weinstock
World Literature Specialization
- Dr. Ari Berk | Email Dr. Berk
- Dr. JoEllen DeLucia | Email Dr. DeLucia
- Dr. Maureen Eke | Email Dr. Eke
- Dr. Mark Freed | Email Dr. Freed
- Dr. Desmond Harding | Email Dr. Harding
African & African Diaspora Studies
Native American and Indigenous Studies
Women and Gender Studies
Children's & Young Adult Literature Specialization
- Dr. Anne Hiebert Alton | Email Dr. Alton
- Dr. Gretchen Papazian | Email Dr. Papazian
- Dr. Joseph Michael Sommers | Email Dr. Sommers
Creative Writing Specialization (fiction and poetry)
Our Creative Writing faculty members would be happy to talk to you about the program. Contact one of the advisors below to set up an appointment:
- Jeffrey Bean | Poetry | Email Jeffrey Bean
- Darrin Doyle | Fiction | Email Darrin Doyle
- Robert Fanning | Poetry | Email Robert Fanning
- Matthew Roberson | Fiction | Email Matthew Roberson
Non-fiction Writing Specialization
- Dr. Steven Bailey | Email Dr. Bailey
- Dr. Elizabeth Brockman| Email Dr. Brockman
- Dr. Melinda Kreth | Email Dr. Kreth
- Dr. Dan Lawson | Email Dr. Lawson
- Dr. Susan Schiller | Email Dr. Schiller
Applied Linguistics Specialization
- Dr. Tracy Davis | Email Dr. Davis
- Dr. Cathy Hicks | Email Dr. Hicks
- Dr. Bill Spruiell | Email Dr. Spruiell
Transfer students
Interested in transferring to CMU and studying English? Email us or call at 989-774-3171. Whether you're on or off-campus we can set up a meeting with an advisor.
For help with the CMU application process and to find out which of your credits may transfer, you may wish to book an appointment with one of the college's academic advisors.