What career fields are available to me if I major in English?
English is an exciting field that prepares a person for a number of jobs. Our professors teach critical skills like personal expression, communication, argumetntation, analysis, and synethesis, skills that are highly sought by many employers. Some of our graduates have gone on to the following careers:
Account Executive Nursing Foreign Service Officer School Administrator Social Worker Attorney Congressional Researcher Executive Program Coordinator Publication Coordinator City Manager Associate Buyer at a Retail Store Corporate Attorney Advertising Sales Manager Association Executive Industrial Trust Analyst Librarian Training Consultant Paralegal Salesperson Adminisrative Assistant Marketing Manager Actor Loan Officer Convention Planner Hospital Administrator Bookstore Manager Technical Writer Patient Education Director Drama Critic Journalist Copywriter Editor Editorial Assistant Editor of Film/Video Radio/TV Broadcaster Advertising Copywriter Literary Agent Teacher Magazine Editor Reading Specialist Curriculum Planner Human Resources Counseling Psychologist Writer in Residence Public Interest Group Lobbyist University Chancellor Audiologist Professor
What career fields are available to me if I major in Communication?
Organizational Communication majors learn skills based on theories that center on managing the flow of information within the workplace:
Organizational Communication Careers Human resources managers Event planners Fundraisers Community relations directors Mediators Customer sales representatives and supervisors Labor relations representatives Public administrators Training and Development Mangers Rhetoric careers focus on the art of persuasion and involves study of classical theories of Greece and Rome, the medieval contributions through which universities were born, the theories of the modern era of influenced by Europe and American scientific investigation and into the postmodern theories of the latter half of twentieth century. A degree focused on Rhetorical studies would benefit those planning professional careers as: Lawyers Politicians Theologians and pastors Inspirational Speakers Speech writers Political and non-profits campaign managers College professors Professional sales (insurance, real estate, etc.) Mass Communication careers focus on broadcast and print journalism as well as public relations, Those entering into Mass Communication studies prepare for careers: Production of broadcast programming in both radio and television Delivery of radio or television programing as broadcast anchors or field reporters Direct sales and marketing campaigns Write or edit articles for traditional print or web based formats Direct public relations programs in a wide range of organizations Consultants to manage organizational public images Gather information for and manage social media sites
Organizational Administration or Management