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After Oswego

English and Creative Writing graduates excel in creative industries, education, and public and human services. Whether your plan is to pursue graduate school after Oswego or move directly into your career, you’ll be well prepared for a range of paths! 
 

English and Creative Writing Majors become...

  • Writers
  • Editors
  • Publishers
  • Teachers
  • Librarians
  • Journalists
     
  • Web content creators and editors
  • Social workers
  • Lawyers
  • Technical and grant writers
  • Community organizers
  • Film and video game producers
     

Where are they now?

Our students also pursue graduate degrees in writing, literature, publishing, library science, and law, among other fields.

Want to meet more of our alums? We encourage following our Instagram page, which features many alumni spotlights.

Employers and graduate programs alike seek the skill sets that our majors develop: communication, critical thinking, and leadership are among the core competencies sought by employers, and our programs mentor students in these skills.

Career Preparation

We partner closely with Career Services and encourage our students to meet with career coaches who work specifically with our majors.

We also encourage students to check out extracurricular opportunities to hone your skills (and build your CV!) on our “Get Involved” page, and explore internship opportunities through Extended Learning.

Your academic advisors are also here to help connect you with opportunities that deepen your experience at Oswego and prepare you for life after graduation.
 

Noteworthy graduates include:

Diana Abu-Jaber '80
Novelist
Birds of Paradise

 

Christine Barberich '91
Editor in Chief
Refinery 29

Jon Chopan '03
Author
Pulled from the River

 

Jeff Gardner '95
Game producer
Bethesda Softworks

Christian Langworthy '90
Poet
The Geography of War

 

Alice McDermott '75
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Professor

Andrew Miano '95
Producer
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

 

KaeLyn Rich '05
Genesee Valley Chapter Director New York Civil Liberties Union

Contact Us

302 Marano Campus Center 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Laura Donnelly
Department Chair 
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Mattie Wallace
Administrative Assistant
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