English Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
English
About this major:
The Department of English offers courses in literary history, major authors, ethnic and global literature, creative and professional writing, and language. Courses often examine the relationships between literature and other disciplines such as film studies, gender studies, history, philosophy, and psychology.
Majors may select courses in literature, language, and writing that match their individual interests and goals. Majors with interests in creative or public and professional forms of writing may pursue one of the concentrations in Creative Writing, Culture Studies, or Public and Professional Writing.
The department also offers an English interdepartmental major with African American African Diaspora Studies. Ask an advisor for more information.
Career Information:
While your major does not equal your career, the career information below will help you check your level of interest in English.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore Programs- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Instructional Coordinators
- Librarians
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Archivists
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Curators
- Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Human Resources Managers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Enterprising
English Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Make Decisions
- Coordinate
Creative
- Visualize
- Conceptualize
- Author or Compose
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.