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Careers & Alumni
In preparation for a range of career opportunities, English majors and graduate students will study great works of literature, learn how to analyze literary texts and their contexts, improve their writing and critical thinking skills, and explore the beauty of the English language.
Because we emphasize small discussion-based classes, students receive individual attention, flexibility in pursuing special interests, and many opportunities to work with our knowledgeable faculty.
Related Career Fields
The following list is not meant to be all inclusive; many other job alternatives and titles may exist. Some require further education.
- High School English Teaching
- Research and Library Science
- Authorship and Book Design
- Book and Journal Editing
- Ebook and Digital Media Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Podcast and Audiobook Production
- Literary Marketing, Publicity, & Agenting
- Video Game Development and Production
- Animation Writing
- Story Editing for TV and Film
- English as a Second/Foreign Language Teaching
- Arts Administration
- Communications for Nonprofits & Activist Organizations
- Law and Legal Advocacy
- Non-profit Organization Development
- Copywriting & Communications Strategizing
- Business and Technical Writing
- University and Community College Teaching
- Writing Center Administration
- University Program Coordination
- Grants, Fundraising, and Development
- Bookstore Management
Marketable Skills
- Writing and speaking effectively to a range of audiences
- Engaging and understanding diverse perspectives
- Informing and persuading readers and listeners
- Communicating gracefully in interpersonal and intercultural exchanges
- Conceptualizing and crafting modes of self-expression
- Communicating ideas through creative mediums
- Generating and adapting ideas
- Evaluating ideas and structures
- Gathering and synthesizing information
- Critically analyzing topics and arguments
- Defining, organizing, and solving problems
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Planning and meeting deadlines
- Developing and executing projects
Meet our Alumni
Alumni Updates
Anne Howard
English, 2022
Submitted: April 5, 2023
Anne Howard (English, M.A. 2022) has accepted a position as Communications Manager for Tacoma Arts Live. The English department wishes to congratulate Anne on her new role!
Danielle Dornan
English, 2021
Submitted: August 18, 2021
Danielle is heading into an online master’s program through Syracuse University for Marriage and Family Therapy. She just moved to Santa Cruz, and is working as a barista/hostess and as a cheese monger!
Cristian Martinez
English2020, 2020
Submitted: May 20, 2020
Cristian Martinez, English, 2020, says "the HSU English department prepared me for my next intellectual adventure, which is a Master's in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, New York!"