What Can I Do With A Major In...
Communications |
| This field of study focuses on the development of written and oral communication skills and a broad range of liberal arts knowledge. Practical applications are explored through a concentration of choice in professional areas including writing, web-based communication, graphic arts, marketing and adverting, and film and theater. Any work that involves communicating as its central activity is a potential career area. Opportunities are found in media, business, education, government and non-profit organizations. |
CAREER POSSIBILITIES* |
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| Radio DJ | Journalist | TV Producer |
| Creative Services Director | Community Affairs Director | Special Events Coordinator |
| Advertising Copy Editor | Script Writer | Newscaster |
| Reporter | Sports Commentator | Media Buyer |
| Marketing Director | Public Relations Consultant | Technical Writer |
| Record Company Executive | Key Grip | Critic |
| Circulation Manager | Foreign Correspondent | Promotions Coordinator |
| Advertising Sales Representative | Publicist | Traffic Manager |
| Stage Manager | Media Librarian | News Director |
| Media Relations Assistant | Entertainment Agent | Camera Operator |
| Magazine Columnist | Actor/Actress | Video Distribution Manager |
| Public Information Officer | Political Campaigner | Speech Writer |
| Teacher | Sportscaster | Board Operator |
| Entertainment Lawyer | Production Assistant | Photojournalist |
| Marketing Research Assistant | Corporate Communications Specialist | |
| *positions are at various levels, some of which require graduate degrees | ||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES |
Books Available at the Office of Career Services:Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations by Shelly Field Career Opportunities in Radio by Shelly Field Career Opportunities in Television, Cable, and Video by Maxine K and Robert Reed Careers in Communications by Shonan Noronha Careers in Marketing by Lila Stair and Leslie Stair Making It in the Media Professions by Leonard Mogel |
