The labs are equipped with laser printers, and the computers have word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Student assistants and a Computer Help Desk provide any assistance that students need. Career Opportunities Students in UC's English department are able to plan a course of study that will help them develop and advance toward their career goals. Graduates from the past 10 years have found jobs in such diverse fields as technical and scientific editing, publishing, civil service, and law. Many graduates are now teaching at elementary and secondary schools in central New York and throughout the country.
Progressive employers look for the ability to think outside the current or traditional paradigm.
My English major has provided me with a foundation in grammar and classical literature which has proven invaluable for the courses I teach. My background knowledge in Shakespearean literature, mythology, and the mystery genre has given me confidence when teaching my own students. A degree in English has given me unlimited options. I wish to pass on your gifts.