So I have an Associates in Music and an Associates in Business Administration (both AS not AAS). I am currently pursing a BA in Business, yet to take the upper level courses which gives me room to change my major. I love to write! I write songs for my church and self, personal journals, poems, and currently writing a book and screenplay. So I'm thinking of changing my degree from a BA Business to a BA English. I've heard and read there are many careers suitable for English majors including the obvious (teacher, author, editor, ect) as well in the business world since businesses are looking more into people who can write well and can think critically. I've always thought about going to law school or getting paralegal certificate (since I'm tired of being in school) afterwords. I just wanted to gain some opinions on if its a good idea to major in English keeping in mind the 2 degrees I already have. Thank you!
Should I pursue and English degree if already have an Associates in Business and Music?
why not? discuss your options with your adviser!
Should I pursue and English degree if already have an Associates in Business and Music?
Based on your above post, I do not believe that you have a strong enough command of English spelling or grammar to be successful in such an endeavor.
Go for it if its your passion
Career wise it's pretty difficult to get a job with an English degree other than some sort of teacher, but if this is something you would seriously want to do than I'd say go for it. Business Administration is almost always pretty useful, so that's good.
A major in Business would be more useful and applicable to a greater number of career paths, but if you have the idea of working in a classic 'business' then do not pursue this opportunity. Most people would probably say this is the logical thing to major in.
You can also minor in English or double-major. If you want to become a teacher later you can still do this regardless of your major if you obtain a teaching certificate. There are always opportunities for grads to teach English abroad too.
Generally though there are way more English majors than are jobs for them. The journalism field has been shrinking drastically for the last 10 years and staffs are very small and competitive. Being an author is like being a musician or artist-- you can pursue your passion, but unless you happen to hit it big, you will probably face problems earning a steady living. There is also technical writing, but this is less 'creative' than you may want.
I was previously an English major because I love writing, but gradually realized what I was getting into and switched majors. I write for myself now but not in school. Plus most of the classes you take aren't writing exactly, more reading texts and writing essays about them. Somewhat interesting, but not exactly creative.
Just think about months after you graduate: would you be more confident about your future if you held an English or Business degree? You can definitely make it work for you, but it's just a good idea to look at the realistic opportunities that are out there and see if you would be happy doing that.
