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What minor goes with an English major?

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What minor goes with an English major?

Pair the English major with one of the following minors (or consider a double major): Technical and Professional Writing, Public Relations, Business, Computer Science, Journalism, even Publishing if such a minor is available.

What can I double major with English?

Double up and pick a concentration: English offers perfect pairing with any major

  • Comparative and world literatures (also a minor)
  • Creative writing (also a minor)
  • British and American literature (also a minor)
  • Film studies (also a minor)
  • Science, medicine and literature (also a minor)
  • Social justice and literature.

Do minors have to compliment majors?

If you’re passionate about more than one subject and already majoring in the area of your chosen career, you’re probably wondering if a minor needs to relate to your major? The answer is no, your minor can be in any subject and doesn’t need to have anything to do with your major.

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Is English a good major?

Yes, English is a good major for many undergraduate students. Jobs in media and communication field are projected to grow at a rate of 4\% in the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Common careers in this field include reporter, writer, editor, public relations specialist, and language arts teacher.

Is English a good double major?

An English double major allows students to continue such investigations from a literary angle; to think through issues relevant to both fields in areas of perceptions, deception, sensation, and reaction; and to write about the world around them.

What do English majors do?

English majors work in fields like journalism, PR, fundraising and entertainment, and study creative writing, critical theory and literary history, among other topics.

Is majoring in English hard?

English, to many people, is the ‘easy’ major. However, it is not easy. Reading, writing, analyzing, and all the other skills that we utilize every day are not easy. We hone our craft and it can take years to master it.

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Is an English major worth it?

Yes, an English degree is worth it for many students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting 4\% job growth in media and communication occupations over the next 10 years. Common English careers in this field include writer, editor, reporter, high school teacher, and public relations specialist.

Is it OK to minor in something unrelated to your major?

Yes, it is possible but perhaps the wiser choice is having complementary major / minors. Sometimes it may not seem like the major/minor combination is related, but often students make choices that have underlying reasons. One example is an Fine Arts major and a Business minor.