English
Career Options for English Majors

English is the study of literature, writing, speech, and thinking. English also involves evaluating the writing and speaking of others and expressing oneself clearly. The importance of the appropriate use and understanding of English cannot be overemphasized.

The following job titles are related to the field of English. Some may require study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. This is not a complete list of possible careers for English graduates, but simply provides some suggestions of potential career options. (Phifer, Paul. "College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning". c. 1987)

 
CAREER OPTIONS
Advertising Executive
Announcer
Archivist
Assignment Editor (Radio/TV)
Author, Playwright
Bibliographer, Biographer
Columnist, Journalist
Continuity Writer
Copy Writer
Court Reporter
Critic (book/drama/film)
Editor, Proofreader, Technical Writer
Editorial Assistant, Writer, Publisher
Educator
FBI/CIA Agent		 Foreign Correspondent
Freelance Writer
Government Services
Interpreter
Librarian, Library Technical Assistant
Lawyer, Paralegal
Lobbyist, Speech Writer
Market Research Analyst
Member of Clergy
Newscaster, Correspondent, Writer
Reporter
Public Relations
Reading Specialist
Researcher
Salesperson

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Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998 at 10:20 PST.