As the largest division of the College of Arts and Sciences, UM's English program offers students three options or areas of emphasis: literature, creative writing and English teaching. English teachers receive a BA in English literature and are certified to teach students at the high school level. Creative writing and literature options offer an English BA with added emphasis in fiction and poetry writing, or critical theory. This focus on analysis and writing makes the English BA a particularly good choice for students wishing to advance to graduate schools.
Commercial businesses recruit English majors because they develop a broad-based understanding of social, cultural and literary perspectives, as well as an accomplishment in critical thinking -- the ability to read a body of work, critically evaluate the body of work, and articulate an audience appropriate response to it. These skills are highly valued in the job market.
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| Actor/Actress | Advertising Writer | Advertising Editor |
| Announcer (Radio/TV) | Archivist | Author |
| Bibliographer | Biographer | Bookstore Manager/Owner |
| Book Reviewer | Columnist | Editor |
| English Teacher | ESL Teacher | Freelance Writer |
| Grant Writer/Administrator | Interpreter/Translator | Journalist |
| Lawyer | Lexicographer | Librarian |
| Lobbyist | Market Research Analyst | Media Specialist |
| Narrator | Paralegal Assistant | Playwright |
| Proofreader | Public Relations Director | Publisher |
| Publicist | Receptionist | Researcher |
| Reporter | Sales Manager | Speech Pathologist |
| Speech Writer | Technical Writer | Web Page Editor |
Types of Employers
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Advertising Agencies |
Magazines |
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Book Publishers |
Management/Consulting Firms |
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Community Organizations |
Manufacturing/Sales Firms |
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Educational Institutions |
Marketing and Research Firms |
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Entertainment Firms |
Newspapers |
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Financial Institutions |
On-line Publishers/Retailers |
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Fundraising Organizations |
Political Candidates |
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Health Institutions |
Professional Publications |
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Hospitals |
Public Relations Firms |
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Internet Marketing Firms |
Radio Stations |
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Libraries/Museums |
Retail Stores |
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Literary Journals |
Travel Agencies |
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Civil Rights Commission |
Motor Vehicle Dept. |
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Consumer Affairs Office |
National Institutes of Health |
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Cultural Affairs |
Peace Corp/Vista |
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Department of Education |
Political Organizations |
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Division of Youth & Family Services |
Small Business Admin. |
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Legislative Affairs |
Travel and Tourism Dept. |
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