What Can I Do With an English Major?
Description of the Major
The English program is a fertile first step into the world of literary analysis. Students in this program explore literature and language from critical, aesthetic, historical, linguistic and national perspectives. Opportunities to study creative writing and journalism are also components of the program. Further, you can earn secondary school teaching licensure in English by adding select education courses and practice teaching to your B.A. requirements.
Career Areas
Education
Government
Libraries
Magazines/Newspapers
Public Relations
Publishing Houses
Sample Job Titles*
Convention/Meeting Planner
Editor
Foreign Service Officer
Fundraiser
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Politician
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Speech Therapist
Teacher
Translator
Writer
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree
What recent JSC graduates in ENG are doing
Photographer
Reporter
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Skills and personality traits representative of ENG majors
Students with a major in English are often outgoing, conscientious, and humanistic. These students enjoy writing, participating in analytical thought and they are considerate, helpful, optimistic, expressive, intuitional, and unique. They possess strong social and interpersonal skills, good verbal and written abilities, and positive listening and comparative skills.
Web Links for English Majors
Magazine Publishers of America
National Newspaper Publishing Association
Small Publishers, Artists, & Writers Network
Small Publishers Association of North America
Association of American Publishers
Association of Authors and Publishers
Investigative Reporters & Editors