English majors can prepare to pursue a career in writing or proofreading, newspaper industry, magazine or book publisher, or for a public relations office or news service.

The English program fosters students' development as creative and critical thinkers. Graduates are prepared for jobs that require strong skills in analytical thinking, communication, and writing. An English degree from Mount Marty College provides job skills for the English/Education major who plans to teach in the elementary or secondary level; preprofessional preparation for the student who will pursue graduate or professional study; or preparation for positions in communications or public relations writing.

The following are some possible careers with a degree in English:

• English Teacher
• Journalist
• Public Relations
• Advertising
• Technical Writer
• Book Publisher or Editor
• Newspaper journalist
• Writer or Novelist
• Business
• Graduate or Law School
  

• Academic Researcher
• Author
• Bibliographer
• Biographer
• Book Reviewer
• Book Store Manager
• Columnist
• Congressional Researcher
• Copy Reader
• Copywriter
• Curator
• Curriculum Planner
• Drama Coach
• Editor
• Editorial Assistant
• English Teacher
• Foreign Service Officer
• Freelance Writer
• Grant Writer
• Journalist
• Lawyer
• Librarian
• Linguist
• Literary Agent
• Museum Worker
• Narrator
• Newscaster
• Novelist
• Playwright
• Poet
• Publications Coordinator
• Proofreader
• Publicist
• Publisher
• Radio/television Broadcaster
• Reading Specialist
• Reporter
• Technical Writer
• Writer
• Writer in Residence

Note: Some of these career opportunities may require additional schooling or training.