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"What Can I Do With a Major in...Communication?"

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to demonstrate all of the following:

  • Communication Studies focuses on the understanding, application and creation of messages.
  • The Communication Studies graduate will be well-prepared to succeed in personal and professional life due to their ability to analyze, critically apply, interpret, and critique key communication theories, and demonstrate proficiency in research methods/approaches and practical applications.
  • Graduates will have an appreciation of Communication Consultancy, Social Influence and Media, and/or Relational concentration areas.

Communication Program

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Professional and related occupations (Media and communications-related occupations)

Related Career Titles

Account Coordinator
Account Executive
Actor
Advertising Executive
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Alumni Relations Director
Anchor
Announcer
Arbitrator
Art Buyer
Broadcaster
Business Development Manager
Civic Affairs Representative
Comedian
Communication Consultant
Communications Specialist
Community Affairs Coordinator
Community Liaison
Community Relations Specialist
Company Spokesperson
Consultant
Consumer Advocate
Consumer Affairs Specialist
Copy Editor
Corporate Communications Director
Corporate Communicator
Corporate Trainer
Correspondent
Critic
Director of Corporate
Director of Development
Disc Jockey
Educational Affairs Director
Employee Publications Specialist
Employee Training Director
Event Coordinator
Film Productionist
Fundraiser
Fundraising Director
Government Manager

 

Government Mediator
Government Relations Specialist
Group Facilitator
Human Resources Manager
Intercultural Communications Specialist
Interpersonal Communicator
Investor Relations Practitioner
Investor Relations Specialist
Lawyer
Market Analyst
Market Research Manager
Media Buyer
Media Coordinator
Media Director
Media Planner
Mediator
News Editor
Patient Advocate
Press Secretary
Professor/Educator
Promotion Manager
Promotional Campaign Manager
Public Information Officer
Publicist
Recruiter
Reporter
Research Assistant
Salesperson
Special Events Director
Speech Writer
Staff Writer
Story Editor
Teacher
Technical Writer
Trainer
Volunteer Coordinator
Writer

 

Related Job Listings/ Job Search Website

Mules4Hire
Creative Hot List
Communication Arts Network
Marketing Jobs
Opportunities in Public Affairs

Affiliated Organizations

The American Communication Association
Association for Business Communication
International Association of Business Communicators
International Association of Business Communicators (UCM)
International Speech Communication Association
Lambda Pi Eta (UCM)
National Communication Association
Phi Beta Lambda (UCM)
Phi Kappa Delta (UCM)
Students in Free Enterprise (UCM)

Four-Year Academic Plan

Communication: B.A. Degree

Career Library Resources

Careers for Writers and Others Who Have a Way with Words
The Communication Internship: Principles and Practices
Great Jobs for Communications Majors
Opportunities in Business Communication Careers
Opportunities in Technical Writing and Communication Careers
Opportunities in Telecommunications Careers
Top Careers for Communication Graduates

Disclaimer:
The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.

Who Can Help Me

Keira Mann
Career Development Coordinator