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A Major in English
Description of Major
With core courses in literature and language and three areas of specialization, this major educates students about how to read, analyze, and write texts of all types – from literature and literary criticism, to workplace writing and public disclosure.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, communications, education, and media. A variety of jobs are available for English graduates, including:
| Advertising Copywriter | Author |
| Bibliographer | Biographer |
| Book Critic | Bookstore Manager |
| Columnist | Consumer Public Relations Professional |
| Copy Editor | Copywriter |
| Court Reporter | Cryptanalyst |
| Editor | Educator |
| Freelance Writer | Human Resource Specialist |
| Indexer | Interpreter/Translator |
| Journalist | Language Analyst |
| Lawyer | Lexicographer |
| Librarian | Linguist |
| Literary Agent | Market Research Analyst |
| Media Specialist | Narrator |
| Newspaper Reporter | Playwright |
| Proofreader | Publicity Specialist |
| Publisher | Researcher |
| Sales Representative | Speech Writer |
| Teacher | Technical Writer |
| Textbook Writer | Tutor |
| TV, Radio, and News Script Writer | University Administrator |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
American Society of Magazine Editors
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
National Council of Teachers of English
National Writers Association
Public Relations Society of America