English Careers

The English major’s focus on developing superior core skills of interpretation and communication prepares students for success in a huge range of professions. For example, apart from the well-known paths to teaching and various kinds of professional writing, the English major is also a traditional preparation for law school because of its emphasis on persuasion and the evaluation of verbal evidence. In fact, English is among a handful of majors that consistently place highest for scores on the national law school admissions test (LSAT). Given that a typical American now switches careers three or even five times, the flexible skill set of the English major is a major advantage in both traditional and emerging fields.

English majors at Mount Union go on to successful careers in the following areas:

• Teaching English in Middle and High School
• Teaching in Higher Education
• Publishing and Editing
• Law
• Library Science
• Graduate School (English, Literature, Creative and Professional Writing, Library Science, Linguistics)
• Business