Communication Studies Career Ideas
As a student majoring in Communication Studies, you will soon realize that the field you have selected offers coursework that covers how people communicate as individuals, in society, and inter/intra culturally. At the same time, you may experience difficulty describing what it means to be a major in Communication Studies or you might not know what you will do once you graduate with a degree in Communication Studies.
The faculty created the information on the attached pages to guide you with the selection of courses for the course requirements for the major as well to help you identify potential careers related to the field of communication. In addition, you will find course options for possible second majors, minors or certificates which you could take to help you earn the required hours for your degree.
The requirements for the Communication Studies major usually choose one of six areas for their careers:
- Communication and Organizational Life
- Communication and Relationships
- Communication and Health
- Media, Culture and Technology
- Intercultural and International Communication
- Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
As you look through the attached pages, read through the list of potential careers, to identify which ones match not only your knowledge, skills and abilities but also your interests, values and work style. The list of potential careers for each area is by no means exhaustive but merely provides a starting point for your career exploration.
The Pomerantz Career Center, Level 3 - C310 PC, offers a variety of services and you can request to take career assessments which may offer more insights into areas that interest you.
You can direct your inquiries about available services to the Center at (319) 335-1023 or go to the Center’s web site at www.careers.uiowa.edu.