Careers in Communication
Description of the Field
" A communication major focuses on much of the same
coursework as public
relations, advertising, journalism, corporate training, marketing,
and business
management. It's a generalist path with a wide-ranging curriculum
that can be
tailored to work in a variety of specific industries....
"The career choices for communications professionals are incredibly
diverse--every business, sector and industry needs effective communication to
succeed.
Over $1 billion is spent annually on employee and membership
communications,
and even more goes toward external communications....
"A communications specialist can work in human resources,
advertising,
publications, research and development, sales and marketing, and
training
departments. She or he can do contract work as a freelancer, work
for a
consulting or public relations firm, in the Foreign Service, in all
three branches of
government, in labor unions, non-profit organizations, in the
medical services
field, and at colleges, universities, technical and vocational
schools."
Description taken from
WorldWideLearn.com
Sample Careers in Communication (links to O*Net Online)
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Communication Teachers, Postsecondary
Producers
Reporters and Correspondents
Public Relations Specialists
Editors
Technical Writers
Copy Writers
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Desktop Publishers
Communication at Columbus State
Coursework in Communication is offered by the Department of Communication. Please visit their site for information about their pre-major programs, course offerings, and faculty.
