Career Opportunities Center staff gives English majors current information about career paths and the job market. Shortages are surfacing in secondary education, so completing certification in English while at UMR is an excellent career choice. Students in the Rolla area might want to investigate Civil Service jobs and qualifications, since there are a number of government installations and agencies nearby. Using the B.A. in English as a foundation, students can consider advanced degrees. English is an excellent pre-law major, for example, or can provide entrance to masters degrees in business social work, library science, or technical writing.
Students can start planning now for an exciting job search.
Consequently, it's never too early for students to start thinking about the job search that will come with the completion of the B.A. degree. All English majors should attend the annual Liberal Arts Panel, held during Homecoming week each October, to hear how previous graduates have shaped successful careers. English graduates from UMR become teachers, sales managers, technical writers, journalists, lawyers, writers, entrepreneurs, journalists, actors, librarians, administrators, professors, and social workers. To determine what abilities an English graduate has or needs to enhance, it would be helpful to begin with what employers assume English majors have. They are creative, have an interest in and curiosity about people, and are adept at critical thinking which means they are good problem solvers.