English

“What kind of job can you get with an English major?” Most students who choose an English major are asked this question by loved ones and friends, often with a mix of concern and skepticism. The fact is, those who pose the question about the ability of English majors to find employment may find the answer hard to pin down—not because there are so few opportunities, but because there are so many! The question is not, What can you do with an English major?” It’s, “What can’t you do with an English major?”

At MVNU, our faculty develop within students the vital skills to think critically, to respond intelligently, to analyze and synthesize, and to communicate thoughts and ideas in speech and in writing. Our program can develop a broader perspective of the world about you.

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For example, our print communication program allows students to pursue careers in creative writing and journalism, and careers in publishing that include editorial work with magazines and books, advertising sales and marketing, production, and publicity.

Though the literature component of our major certainly prepares students to be educators both in public and private sectors, they can also become librarians, information specialists, researchers for business linguists, and translators. The skills to analyze and synthesize, to think critically, to respond intelligently, and to communicate thoughts and ideas can make you a valued employee in such diverse fields as recreation, travel, government, politics, social services, fund-raising, insurance, law, and religion.