What do you suggest I take if I want to be a _______?
Are you interested in a particular career, but unsure of which Communication
courses are best suited for that vocation? We have compiled a short list of
professions that are popular with Communication majors, and paired them with
some courses that might aid the pursuit of these careers. Although this is only
a guideline designed to help give you direction, not prescription for what you
must or should take, we hope that you find it useful.
General
All students, in all areas of interest, are encouraged to participate
in internships. Comm 191B, designed for seniors, allows students to receive upper–division
Communication credit during one quarter of internship participation. Communication 120,
Interviewing, is also relevant to your future regardless of chosen career field. All
students can also benefit from the Communication 199RA, Research Assistant, experience.
This is especially useful to students planning to attend graduate school. In addition to
the courses listed below, look for one or more "special topics" or
"advanced" courses throughout the year. The generic titles used for these courses
can be very misleading. It's a great idea to contact the professor to find out what they
will be teaching when you see these titles on GOLD or in the Schedule of Classes.
Advertising
Careers include: Marketing Specialist, Copy Writer, Sales Manager, Media Planner,
Media Buyer, Media Sales Representative, Public Opinion Researcher.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 112 – Media Industries
- 113 – Media Effects on Individuals
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 115 – Interactive Media Design and Theory
- 116 – The Internet, Communication, & Contemporary
Society
- 117 – Persuasion
- 132 – Electronic Media Policy and Regulation
- 133 – Media and Children
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape
and Effects of Media
- 138 – Advertising Literacy
- 160B – Mass Media Business
- 175AD – Senior Capstone in Communication:
Advertising
Public Relations
Careers include: Publicity Manager, Advertising Manager, Marketing Specialist, Press
Agent, Corporate Public Affairs Specialist, Fund Raiser, News Writer, Audience Analyst.
Classes include:
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 117 – Persuasion
- 118 – Communication Technology & Organization
- 121 – Communication & Conflict
- 122 – Micro and Macro Organizational Communication
- 131 – Organizational Communication: A Global Perspective
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape
and Effects of Media
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations, and Media
- 150 – Group Communication in Multiple Contexts
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
Electronic Media &
Broadcasting
Careers include: Broadcasting Station Manager, Film Editor, News Director, Technical
Director, News Anchor, Announcer, Casting Director, Producer, Talk Show Host.
Journalism
Careers include: Reporter, Editor, Newscaster, Author, Technical Writer, Media Interviewer,
Acquisitions Editor.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 110 – Language & Communication Processes
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 116 – The Internet, Communication, & Contemporary Society
- 117 – Persuasion
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 130 – Political Communication
- 132 – Electronic Media Policy and Regulation
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape and Effects of Media
- 160B – Mass Media Business
- 170 – Communication Law
- 175SX – Senior Capstone: Sex, Censorship, and the Judiciary
Law
Careers include: Public Defender, Corporate Lawyer, District Attorney, Private Practice
Lawyer, Paralegal Researcher, Legal Secretary, Legal Educator.
Classes include:
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 117 – Persuasion
- 119 – Intergenerational Communication
- 121 – Communication & Conflict
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 124 – Family Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 129 – Law Enforcement, Communication, & the Community
- 130 – Political Communication
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations & the Media
- 170 – Communication Law
- 175SX – Senior Capstone: Sex, Censorship, and the Judiciary
Government/
Politics
Careers include: Public Information Officer, Speech Writer, Legislative Assistant,
Campaign Director, Program Coordinator, Lobbyist, Press Secretary, Elected Official.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 113 – Media Effects on Individuals
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 117 – Persuasion
- 119 – Intergenerational Communication
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 130 – Political Communication
- 132 – Electronic Media Policy and Regulation
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape and Effects of Media
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations, & the Media
- 170 – Communication Law
- 175SX – Senior Capstone: Sex, Censorship, and the Judiciary
International
Relations & Negotiations
Careers include: Corporate Representative, Translator, Student Tour Coordinator, Foreign
Relations Officer, Diplomat, Foreign Correspondent, Host/Hostess For Foreign Dignitaries.
Classes include:
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 109 – Language & Social Identity
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 116 – The Internet, Communication, & Contemporary Society
- 122 – Micro–and Macro–Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 130 – Political Communication
- 136 – Collaborative technologies and the Dynamics of an Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations & the Media
- 151 – Advanced Interpersonal Communication
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
- 170 – Communication Law
Social &
Human Services
Careers include: Social Worker, Recreational Supervisor, Human Rights Officer, Community
Affairs Liaison, Religious Leader, Mental Counselor.
Classes include:
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 107 – Interpersonal Communication
- 109 – Language and Social Identity
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 119 – Intergenerational Communication
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 124 – Family Communication
- 126 – Gender & Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
- 160D – Communication and Peace
Education
Careers include: Teacher, School Counselor, Educational Researcher, Educational Administrator,
Alumni Officer, College Placement Officer, College Recruiter, College Admissions Director.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 107 – Interpersonal Communication
- 109 – Language & Social Identity
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 117 – Persuasion
- 121 – Communication & Conflict
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 124 – Family Communication
- 126 – Gender & Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 133 – Media and Children
- 136 – Collaborative technologies and the Dynamics of an Organization
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
Health
Careers include: Health Educator, Hospital Director of Communication, Research Analyst, Medical
Training Supervisor, Hospice Manager, Drug Rehabilitationist, Health Care Counselor.
Classes include:
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 107 – Interpersonal Communication
- 109 – Language & Social Identity
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 119 – Intergenerational Communication
- 121 – Communication & Conflict
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 124 – Family Communication
- 126 – Gender & Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 155 – Health Communication
Business
Careers include: Sales Representative, Executive Manager, Personnel Manager, Public Information
Officer, Director of Corporate Communication, Human Resources Manager, Mediator, Buyer.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 106 – Small Group Communication
- 111 – Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 117 – Persuasion
- 121 – Communication & Conflict
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 132 – Electronic Media Policy and Regulation
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations, & the Media
- 138 – Advertising Literacy
- 145 – Media Entertainment
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
- 160B – Mass Media Business
- 170 – Communication Law
High Technology
Industries
Careers include: Trainer for Communication Technologies, Systems Analyst, Technical Copywriter,
Performance Assessor.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 115 – Interactive Media Theory and Design
- 116 – The Internet, Communication, & Contemporary Society
- 118 – Communication Technology & Organization
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 128 – Language & Intergroup Communication
- 132 – Electronic Media Policy and Regulation
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape and Effects of Media
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations & the Media
- 152 – Advanced Organizational Communication
- 160A – Videogame Research, Theory, and Methods
- 160B – Mass Media Business
- 170 – Communication Law
Sports
Management
Careers include: Facilities Manager, Sports Marketing Director, Player Liaison, Foreign Market
Researcher, General Manager.
Classes include:
- 101 – Media Literacy
- 113 – Media Effects on Individuals
- 114 – Media Effects on Society & Institutions
- 117 – Persuasion
- 122 – Micro–and Macro– Organizational Communication
- 123 – Cultural Influences on Communication
- 134 – Societal Influences on the Shape and Effects of Media
- 136 – Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization
- 137 – Global Communication, International Relations, & the Media
- 138 – Advertising Literacy
- 145 – Media Entertainment
- 160B – Mass Media Business
- 170 – Communication Law
- 175 AD – Senior Capstone in Communication: Advertising
Classes include: