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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES — English Majors

Study in the field of English offers a general education in humanities, as well as skills in communication and analysis that are essential in most careers. An education in literature, criticism and language teaches students to write effectively and expressively, to think critically, to weigh values, and to communicate ideas. These skills improve one’s chances of finding jobs in a wide variety of fields. A major in English prepares a student for work in communications, public relations, government and public service, sales, publishing, journalism, advertising, education and business.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Human Service
Community Relations
Public Relations
Translator
Research Publications
Sales
Journalism
Columnist
University Teaching 
Foreign Service
Press Representative
Script Writer
Copywriter
Lawyer
Publicity & Promotion
Writer
Teaching/Education
Student Affairs Personnel
Government Service
Humanities/Arts Councils
Legislator
Interviewer
Publishing
Advertising
Editor
English as a Second
   Language
Guidance Counselor

CAREER RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH MAJORS
Books

Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types

Careers for Writers and Others Who Have a Way with Words

Jobs for English Majors and Other Smart People

Book Publishing Career Directory

Opportunities in Writing Careers

Opportunities in Publishing Careers

100 Best Careers for Writers and Artists

100 Jobs in Words

Liberal Arts Jobs

On the Web

Modern Language Association
www.mla.org

National Council of Teachers of English
www.ncte.org

Delta Blues Symposium XV
The Department of English &
Philosophy announces the 15th annual Delta Blues Symposium, with the theme,
"Celebrating a Century of Delta Culture,"
April 2-4, 2009
The College is home for three publications:
Arkansas Review, Explorations in
Renaissance Culture
and Tributary.
We have a minor for you. Explore, create and learn.
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about our Pre-Law course of study.