Career Outcomes and Skills

As a student graduating with a degree in Communication Studies or Professional Communication will have the skills and qualities many employers look for when hiring and promoting applicants:

  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Listening
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Oral and written communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork

Career Paths

  • Customer relations: administrative support specialist, human resource manager, customer service manager, customer solutions specialist, retail sales specialist, client success manager, territory sales representative
  • Education: teacher, counselor, researcher, administrator, development officer, college admissions professional, university professor, substitute paraprofessional, Urban Scholars intern, communication trainer
  • Entertainment and media: event designer, event specialist, event planning coordinator, social media promoter, media analyst, creative director, audience analyst, publications editor, marketing director
  • Government: speechwriter, legislative assistant, campaign director, research specialist, lobbyist, press secretary, national sales representative
  • Health-related careers: certified nursing assistant, global companion, health educator, insurance agent, hospital communication director, medical banking specialist
  • High-technology industries: digital project manager, television producer and director, photographer, audio and visual computer display specialist, cybersecurity specialist, software developer, games supervisor
  • International relations and negotiation: corporate representative, translator, diplomat, foreign relations officer, foreign correspondent
  • Law: attorney, mediator, legal researcher, dispute specialist, mediation specialist, legal reporter, legal educator, mediation coordinator
  • Social and human services: leadership consultant, public relations instructor, social worker, human rights officer, community relations coordinator, development director for women's advocacy, public information officer.

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COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAREERS
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CAREERS

My education and experiences in Communication Studies allow me to perform my role with a high degree of empathy, confidence, and openness.

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