What Can You Do With A Major In English?
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English is the study of ideas, cultures, morals, and concepts throughout time. It provides the knowledge and appreciation of literature, along with the education and skills that can be applied to most careers. The study of English provides a high level of education on general information and helps to develop vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and oral and written communication skills. This education offers a wide range of opportunities for a career and the ability to bring many valuable skills into the workplace.
Tracks
English
Minors/Tracks
American Literature
British Literary Studies
Creative Writing
Drama
English/Literature
Film Studies
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Some Related Career Titles
(To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library).
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Advertising Copywriter
Assistant Scientific Writer
Author
Book Critic
Book Editor
Circulation Assistant
Columnist
Copywriter
Creative Writer
Educator
Editor
Foreign Correspondent
Freelance Writer
Journalist |
Newscaster
Novelist
Paralegal
Playwright
Poet
Proofreader
Publicist
Publisher
Reading Consultant
Reporter
Researcher
Songwriter
Speech Writer
Sports Writer |
Typical Employers/Work Settings
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Ad Agencies
Book Packages
Bookstores
Broadcast Media
College/University
Corporations
Drug/Medical Companies
Government Agencies
Hospitals
Insurance Companies
International Companies
Internet Companies
Libraries
Magazines |
Market Research Firm
Museums
Musical Publishers
Newspaper
Production Companies
Professional Organization
Public Relations Firm
Public Schools
Publishing Firms
Sports Organization
Trade Association
University Presses |
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Beginning Salary Range:
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English starts at about $39,611.
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Links To Professional Associations
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Association of Community Theatre
American Society of Magazine Editors
Association of American Publishers
International Association of University Professors of English
Writers Guild of America
Job Search Information
National Organizations or Databases
http://www.academia-research.com/
http://www.bookjobs.com/
http://www.editorjobs.com/
http://www.mediabistro.com/
http://publishingjobs.org/
http://www.writejobs.com/
http://www.writingjobs.org
Graduate Schools
Local Programs - Master of Arts in English and other related programs
University of North Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/
http://mastersinenglish.org
Link To UNF Program
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Holland Codes
General English: Social; Artistic; Investigative (SAI)
Drama Concentration: Artistic; Social; Enterprising (ASE)
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