Exploring Pathways with an English Degree

Discover the many career, teaching, and transfer pathways made possible through an English degree at Brookdale Community College. This engaging program features faculty, alumni, and industry professionals highlighting how English skills translate across disciplines, institutions, and careers.

Breakout sessions (rooms TBA) will explore:

• Business & Technology Writing
• Teaching English in High School
• Teaching English at the Community College Level
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Publishing
• English as a Pathway to Interdisciplinary Humanities
• English Majors Are Everywhere
• What to Expect When Transferring to a Four-Year Institution

Sessions will be led by Brookdale English and Communications faculty, alumni, and partners, offering practical insights into careers, graduate study, and transfer opportunities.

The event will kick off with welcoming remarks from retired Humanities Dean Dr. Carl Calendar, followed by Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Joan Scocco, who will introduce keynote remarks from Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Katie Lynch.

This event is ideal for students exploring majors, career pathways, or transfer options—and for anyone curious about where an English degree can take you.