As English majors, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úalumni have cultivated skills and capacities that are critical for long-lasting career success in the twenty-first century—written, oral, and digital communication; research and analysis; creativity; logic and argument; an understanding of human nature and cultural contexts; and more.
Resources:
- How are recent alumni using their English B.A.? – Learn about how recent department graduates use their English degree in a variety of different careers.
- I want to be a lawyer – Find out from alumni how the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEnglish B.A., with its training in research, close reading, writing, and argument, provides a valuable foundation for a career in law.
- I want to be a military officer – Essential capacities for successful military officers include clear communication, scrupulous accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to make effective cases to leaders, peers, and subordinates—all capacities that the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEnglish B.A. cultivates in its majors.
- I want a career in business – Recent data from the Association of American Colleges & Universities’ survey of employers show that when it come to hiring college graduates, employers prioritize applicants who can demonstrate excellent skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, creativity, and ethical decision-making. The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEnglish B.A. immerses cadets in developing deep competency in all of these skills (and more), providing a strong foundation for a career in business.
- I want to teach – Learn about the many options for teaching you have with a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEnglish B.A.

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