A degree in Communication Studies helps students develop practical communication skills for engagement around campus, in the workplace, at home, in society, and in the world. Students who earn a degree in Communication Studies successfully find employment opportunities in a variety of areas where they will need effective interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, ethical, and media savvy communication expertise. A bachelor degree in Communication Studies also prepares students who want to enter graduate school for advanced studies in communication, media, education, or other related fields.
For more information, visit the National Communication Association website, http://www.natcom.org/; or visit Career Services in the Global Education Office.
Sample Job Titles
- Advertising Agent
- Anchorperson
- Announcer/Broadcaster
- Biographer/Videographer
- Campaign Worker/Manager
- Communication Consultant
- Community Advocate/Educator
- Copy Writer/Technical Writer
- Film Critic
- Human Resource Administrator
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Marketing Director/Integrated Marketing Communication
- Media Commentator
- Motivational Speaker
- News Broadcaster/News Reporter
- Production Technician (Television/Film)
- Public Relations Practitioner/Director
- Public Servant/Politician
- Publicist
- Social Media Consultant/Manager
- Sports Broadcaster
- Telecaster
- Television Writer
- Training/Development Instructor
- Veejay
See the U.S. Department of Labor Outlook for a complete list.
Useful Skills for Jobs in the Communications Field
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong oral presentation skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Effective conflict negotiation skills
- Acute Problem-solving abilities
- Perceptive leadership potential
- Independent and Collaborative communication competence
- Understanding of professional/organizational communication structures
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