UMBC major sheet for English
What Can I Do With My Major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Professional Associations
Association for Women in Communication
Association of American Publishers
National Council of Teachers in English
American Copy Editors Society
Magazine Publishers of America
National Newspaper Publishing Association
National Writers Union
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network
The Association of Publishers for Special Sales
Association of American Publishers
Independent Book Publishers Association
Society for the History of Authorship, Reading, and Publishing
Modern Humanities Research Association
Society for Technical Communication
Investigative Reporters & Editors
National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Additional Research Tools
Explore typical job titles for your major and use them for further career research on Vault and O*Net. Visit the website for related professional associations for industry information and professional development. Browsing through job postings while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry and taking note of the required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at UMBC.
Internships/Research/Co-ops
Department Liaison for Internships & Employment: Marykate Conroy
Gaining real-world experience through internships, research, or a co-op experience is one of the best ways to make yourself a competitive candidate for full-time jobs and graduate school after graduation. Learn more about how to get started, finding opportunities, and the application process on our website.
The Internship Success Practicum is a free, zero-credit, pass/fail course for students participating in an applied learning experience. You will receive professional development to help you excel at your site as well as a transcript notation and possible academic credit.
Sample Internship/Research/Co-op Sites for English:
- 14 West
- Loch Raven Review
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
- Girls’ Life Magazine
- Washington Independent Review of Books
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find opportunities to conduct research in your industry, both on campus and at local organizations.
Career Resources
Educational Paperback Association
BookBusiness: Industry Resources
Publishers Weekly
Authorlink: Information Services for Writers, Editors, Literary Agents and Publishers
Freelance Writing Jobs
Writers Guild of America
Editor & Publisher
Public Relations Society of American
Magazine Publishers of America
Occupational Outlook: Writers and Authors
The Write Jobs
TV Jobs: Broadcast Employment Services
The Job Board for Media Professionals
Advertising and Media Jobs Page
Learn from Alumni
Join Retrievers Connect, an online networking platform just for the UMBC community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Participate in groups and discussions to gain insight into industry trends. Learn about job and internship options.
You can also explore profiles of UMBC students and alumni on LinkedIn.
On-Campus Organizations
- bar·tle·by
- The Retriever
- The Retriever Poets
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Shriver Center provides opportunities to address social challenges through applied learning. These applied learning experiences can boost your resume and help you build marketable skills. These introductory opportunities are great for freshman and sophomores and can help confirm career choice.
Additional Employers and Jobs by Major
Employers in Maryland by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
Employers in the United States by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
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