Judy C. Pearson Department of Communication Studies
Careers
As a student graduating with a Communication Studies degree, you will have the skills and qualities many employers describe that they look for in applicants when hiring and promoting:
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Graduates in Communication Studies achieve success in a variety of careers, including:
- Customer service – 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, university professor, substitute paraprofessional, urban scholars intern, communication trainer
- Entertainment/media - professional basketball player, event designer, event specialist, event planning coordinator, social media promoter, media analyst, creative director, audience analyst, publications editor, marketing director
- Government – speech writer, 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/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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