Communication

 

DESCRIPTION   [Top]
Communication Studies deals with the strategic and ethical uses of communication to foster personal, family, and work relationships and to build, alter, and revolutionize communities and cultures. Students explore theories and practices of verbal, nonverbal, written, visual, and electronic communication as they are used to inform, persuade, entertain, and network people, companies, agencies, and institutions. A Bachelor of Arts degree, a Master of Arts degree, and an undergraduate minor is offered. Careers in the diverse communication field usually require a bachelor's degree and are found in business, industry, government, and entrepreneurial outlets. For more information on the undergraduate Communication Studies degree, contact the department office in Room 102 of the Ferguson Building (tel 336-334-5297). For information about the Masters degree, contact Dr. Pete Kellett in Room 109 of the Ferguson Building.
 
CAREER IDEAS     [Top]
Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Manager
Arbitrator
Child and Family
  Psychotherapist/Counselor
Commentator
Conference Planner
Customer Service Representative
Data Systems Manager
Family Crisis Center
  Consultant/Trainer
Fund Raiser
Guidance Counselor
Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources
  Trainer/Consultant
Information Officer
Lawyer
Lobbyist
Marketing Research Analyst
Marketing Director
Manager of Licensing for
  Entertainment Company
Media Specialist/Director
Mediator
Patient Representative
Press Secretary
Public Relations Specialist
Recruitment Consultant
Salesperson
Speech Writer
Special Events Coordinator
Staffing Specialist
Stay at Home Parent
Teacher (HS and College)
Technical Writer
Web Master
WORK SETTINGS     [Top]
Advertising agencies
Educational institutions
Entertainment/media firms
Government agencies
 

Law firms
Newspapers
Non-profit institutions
Organizations
Political organizations
Public relations firms
Public information offices
USEFUL WEBSITES     [Top]
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UNCG Career Services
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
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FAX (336) 334-5185
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