Internships and Careers

What can you do with an English degree?

Students in the English Department develop a comprehensive background--skills in literary studies, close analysis of texts, writing, and public speaking--that prepares them for a variety of fields.

Our majors move onto careers in publishing, editing, journalism, advertising, library and information sciences, broadcasting, teaching on all levels, technical writing, creative writing, advertising, public relations, and a wide variety of administrative positions in business, government, and human service. They are also well prepared for graduate study in English, law, and other fields.

Internships

English majors from Saint Rose are able to take advantage of a variety of internship opportunities through taking our English 494: Internship class.

Anthony Carrano, B.A. in English 2009, left, took two internships: one for Flim Forum , a small independent press that publishes contemporary poetry, and another at Senior Services of Albany, where helped organize events and assisted with publicity.

This Internship course provides students with the practical experience of applying the knowledge and skills of their coursework in actual work environments.

This class is required of our English majors. It is open to all English and English: Adolescence Education majors who have completed 90 credits toward their degree, as well as students who have completed at least 12 credits toward their writing minor. Students engage in field opportunities in writing, research, drama, and literature at such sites as newspapers, public relations offices, schools, non-profit organizations, government agencies, theaters, and other professional contexts.

For more information on our Internship class, visit the English Internships page.