This document discusses degree and career options in communications. It notes that the field of communications is growing and offers opportunities in almost every job field as strong communication skills are important in every position. It provides examples of career options in areas like internal communication, external communication, sales, human services, education, research, and management that are available to those with communications degrees. It also mentions that communications degrees can be tailored to different tracks like ICTs & policy, communication in communities, or media arts depending on one's specific career interests.
2. Why Communications?
The amount of careers in communications is
continuing to grow.
There are job opportunities in almost every job
field.
Communication skills are important in every
job field and position.
3. Some Options
Internal Communication
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST, INTERNAL CONSULTANT.
External Communication
ADVERTISING, EDITORS, VIDEOGRAPHERS, PUBLIC
RELATIONS COORDINATOR.
Sales
RETAIL SALESPERSON, REAL-ESTATE, ACCOUNT
REPRESENTATIVE, MARKETING SPECIALIST.
Human Services
FUND-RAISER, COUNSLER, CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST.
4. Some Options Continued
Education
TEACHER/PROFESSOR, ADMINISTRATOR,
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
Research
BUSINESS ANALYST, SOCIAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST.
Management
STORE/BRANCH MANAGER, CORPORATE STAFF, MEDIA
MANAGER.
5. Communication Degree Tracks
Depending on what type of career you are
interested in, you can pick from 3 different
Degree tracks.
ICT’S & Policy
Communication in Communities
Media Arts
