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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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lgoldthorpe@edgewood.edu for more information or problems with the
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