Internships

The English Department Writing Internship Program provides opportunities for students to gain experience in “real-life” writing situations. This program allows students to earn upper-division credit hours and to learn outside the classroom.

Students involved in the internship programs gain valuable experience both in career development and in their development as writers. For more information on internships offered  by the English Department, follow the links below.

• Writing Internships
• Kent State University Press Internships

Careers

Many students ask what they can do with a Bachelor of Arts in English after graduation.

• Graduate work in English, comparative literature, education, and library science
• Professional study in business, law, and medicine
• Entry-level positions in many industries, such as advertising, banking, public relations, and insurance
• Editing, book publishing, and promotion
• State and federal civil services

For a helpful list of potential careers for English graduates, click on the box to the left "What can I do with this major?"