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What can you do with a Communications Studies major or minor?


Academic Advisor                                                  Executive Search Consultant
Actor Alumni Relations Coordinator                    Flight Attendant
Archivist/Historian Attorney                                 Fundraiser Hospitality Rep
Broadcaster                                                            Human Resources Associate
Business Development Manager                          Industrial PR Executive
Career Services Associate Case Worker             Interpreter
Civic Affairs Representative                                 Investor Relations Director
College Admissions Officer                                   Legislative Aide Loan Officer
Communication Consultant                                    Lobbying Researcher
Communication Specialist                                      Lobbyist Management Supervisor
Community Affairs Coordinator                            Management Trainee
Community Relations Specialist                            Marketer Mediator
Consultant                                                               Non-Profit Administrator
Consumer Affairs Specialist                                  Paralegal Patient Advocate Mgr.
Copyeditor                                                              Personal Assistant
Copywriter                                                              Political Campaign Worker
Corporate Communications                                   Preschool/Elementary Teacher
Corporate Trainer                                                  Press Secretary
Director of Development                                       Professor
Editor Educational Affairs Director                      Promotional Campaign Director
Employee Publications Specialist                          Public Information Officer
Employee Relations Spokesperson                      Public Relations Associate
Event Coordinator                                                 Publicist Recreational Supervisor
Research Analyst                                                  Research Assistant     
Sales Representative                                            Sports Information Specialist
Staff Writer                                                           Teacher
Technical Writer                                                   Tour Guide     
Travel Agent                                                         Volunteer Coordinator      Wedding/Event Planner...


Note: This list is not the complete and definitive list. Its purpose is to stimulate thought, prompt investigation, and endless optimism for your future goals. Remember, your job options are as wide and varied as your interests, talents, and imagination!
 

What else can you do with a Communication Studies Degree?

Communication Studies majors and minors find opportunities in the positions mentioned above and in many other types of positions and industries. Graduates also pursue graduate degrees in law, business, communication, journalism, medicine, and other fields. The writing and communication skills gained in this major prepares graduates for future employment in almost any field of interest. Always think creatively about where you would like to launch your career. (Source: Job Prospects for Speech , Career Exploration Center in Jester @ The University of Texas-Austin)
 

Do you need more reasons to become a Communication Studies Major or Minor?

There are many potential career opportunities available for those with Communication Studies degrees. In fact, the ability to communicate effectively is often cited as the skill rated number one for career advancement across all professions. Examples of communication careers include (but are not limited to): teaching, sales, human relations, customer service, social services, management, public relations, advertising, media, fund raising, law, politics, consulting, and publishing. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nine of the possible career paths mentioned above will be the biggest generators of new jobs over the next ten years.

Furthermore, the Department of Labor states that among the most important qualities for high job performance are: listening, speaking, creative thinking, decision making, problem solving, reasoning, self-esteem, sociability, self management, integrity, and honesty. All of which are skills and qualities that we help you to perfect as a Communication Studies scholar.

Additionally, a survey of 44 supervisors published in The Bulletin of Business Communication identified six of the most important skills in business success to be: (1) Paying attention to what others are saying, (2)Understanding what others are saying, (3) Establishing credibility with others, (4) Dealing with others in an objective and fair manner, (5) Giving directions clearly, and (6) Motivating others to action. These too are skills and abilities that one can expect to learn in a Communication Studies course.

So how can you become a Communication Studies major or minor?

For more information about communication studies careers, we encourage you to set up an appointment with one of our faculty by calling the Communication Studies office at  (608)663-3413 or email Kelly Mella at kmella@edgewood.edu.

As part of our curriculum we also offer exciting opportunities to apply communication knowledge and skills through student/faculty research, community service, and internships. Madison and surrounding areas offer a plethora of internships and a chance to build experience and expertise. By meeting one on one with your Communication Studies advisor you can select and locate work experience that will help you to hit the ground running when you finish your degree!

The research conducted within the department and our service learning provides other opportunities to apply what has been learned in class. Here the focus is on applying theory and knowledge in a way that benefits the larger community or society. Through this experience students acquire valuable skills and additional work experience while learning from and serving others.

 


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