Careers for English Majors

Whether entering the work force or heading for graduate school, Capital's English majors leave the university well prepared. Recent graduates have been employed in public relations, publishing, the ministry, politics, computer documentation and technical writing. Capital also maintains an excellent record of teacher placement for English education majors.

For those students who are continuing their education, literature, creative writing and professional writing are options. English also is a highly recommended major for anyone planning graduate study in law, theology or business.

Graduates of the professional writing/journalism program can find employment in a wide variety of fields including journalism, technical writing, editing, teaching, administration, social work and business.

What are they doing now?

Our alumni have held positions as:

Attorney
Editor
College Administrator
Journalist
Pastor
Social Worker
Teacher
Librarian

They have worked for organizations like:

Michigan Court of Appeals
The Limited
Suburban News Publications
Ohio Historical Society
Muskingum University Library
U.S. Library of Congress
Ohio Library Association

Our graduates have gone on to many graduate and law schools, including:

The Ohio State University
University of Chicago
Rutgers University
University of Cincinnati
Bowling Green State University