English majors are good communicators, good critical thinkers, and good problem solvers.
They know how to read texts, people, cultures, and situations effectively and analytically, and to organize and transmit that analysis clearly. As such, they are in demand by a commercial world that values critical thinking and communication skills, as well as the fields more traditionally associated with English. English majors end up in business and management, law and legal services, non-profit and governmental agencies, journalism and advertising, as surely as they become teachers, writers, and scholars. Whether you take the Literature, Theatre, or Writing track, you will emerge from the Marist English major with skills that are much in demand in today's busy and efficient society. In addition, however, each track also provides you with very specific skills that can prepare you for exciting careers in English related fields.