You may become a technical writer, rewriting scientific material to make it easy for those without a scientific background to use. Technical writers work on computer manuals, directions, repair instructions, reference booklets and educational film scripts. They are employed by manufacturers of many different products as well as by such government agencies as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Government Printing Office and the departments of Agriculture, Defense and Energy. A major in English will help prepare you for jobs that require strong skills in analytical thinking, communication and writing. You may teach English composition or literature or English as a second language in a public or private school.
Some English majors go on to law school or other graduate programs.
If you plan to research and teach English composition and literature in a university, you will need to earn a master's and possibly a doctoral degree in English. Our alumni also include an editor with Rolling Stone magazine and a member of the public relations staff of Price Waterhouse, an accounting firm. UNT's Career Opportunities Center can help you prepare to pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers. It assists with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.