Writing Project Teaching Composition Skills in computer technology are essential for the English major today, as many career paths increasingly require competence in this area. Many people who major in English also have a degree in education and plan to teach, but an English major is also excellent preparation for careers in the legal profession, business administration and management, mass communication, journalism, advertising and public relations. Careers in journalism include writing, editing, and publishing. Designing your undergraduate degree program to include courses to target other areas increases your marketability in business employment. An important thing for English majors to think about before embarking on their course of study is future employment.
Many students look upon an English major as the background for a career writing novels and stories.
Although some realize this goal, many do not, and they are left without a way to support themselves when their material does not sell. Neither they nor their students are benefited by this situation. Just be practical about the approach you take to your education so that your skills won't be wasted for lack of employment marketability. Pfefferle, W.T. 1998. Writing that Matters.