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English studies places you at a distinct advantage in an ever-changing job market. English majors enjoy a multitude of career opportunities:
- Graduates in English and Integrated Arts have gone on to careers as varied as book publishing, library work, ministry, Peace Corps, customer relations, and law.
- The English major offers excellent preparation for graduate school, such as law, medicine, fine arts, library science, or English.
- The flexible course requirements in the English major makes possible a combination with other majors such as social work, ministry, or business. The writing and communication skills learned here provide valuable tools employers look for in the hiring process.
- The writing minor can be personalized to emphasize either creative or professional writing and adds an important dimension to nearly any major.
Our alumni use their skills and expertise in a variety of settings, including:
- Book publishing
- Magazine and newspaper editing
- College teaching
- High school teaching
- Law
- Library science
- Public relations
- Customer relations
- Ministries
- Youth ministries
- Social work
- Newscasting
- Peace Corps
- Real estate
It depends on your intellectual and career interests. Many of our graduates go into very successful careers in business, non-profit organizations, and teaching. English studies also serves as excellent preparation for graduate school in English ann writing programs as well as seminary and law school.
Courses and classroom activities are only a part of a student's experience at Malone College. There are many opportunities for students to participate in many activities. You can:
- write for and edit the student publications, including From the Catacombs (literary magazine), Philos (yearbook), and The Aviso (newspaper).
- attend and participate in creative readings.
- listen to visiting writers and lecturers.
- work as tutors in the Malone College Writing Center.
- attend Christianity and Literature Conferences and other scholarly events.
- take a fall trip to The Stratford/Shaw Theater Festivals and earn academic credit.
- travel and study abroad through CCCU programs.
- develop internships for practical experience.
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