| ENGLISH is
the study of ideas, cultures, mores, 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. |
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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 |
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: For
more information on salaries click here
According
to
the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE) Spring 2007 Salary Survey, beginning salaries
for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
starts at about $32,000. Average starting salary with
a Doctoral degree is about $48,000.
Link To UNF Academic program
The
Department
of English and Foreign Languages at the University
of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in English
and English-Drama
track. The Master
of Arts in English offers two tracks in Literature
and Creative Writing.
Links to Professional Associations
American
Medical Writers Association
American Society
of Magazine Editors
Association
of American Publishers
Association
of Teachers of Technical Writing
National Council of Teachers
of English
Writer's Guild
of America
Required
Skills
-Analytical Skills
-Strong Reading Comprehension Skills
-Critical Thinking skills
-Written Communication Skills
-Organizational Skills
Graduate
School Information
http://www.gradschools.com-Comprehensive
website for graduate school information
http://www.petersons.com-
Peterson's Guides to graduate schools
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