What can you do with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies?
A Communication Studies major equips students with the number one skill employers are looking for: communication. This major allows you to follow your passion into just about any industry.
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Public Affairs
These jobs are in government agencies, from city to state departments, legislative bodies, or utilities, as well as organizations that work with the government, such as lobbying consultants and other interest groups.
Government Attorney
- Tasks: Advise and represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings and in other legal matters. Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in a case. Conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
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- Salary: Entry level district attorneys, public defenders, and other government attorneys can expect to start in the $XX-XXX range.
Lobbyist
Some positions require more public speaking than others, but you may find those jobs at creative agencies, public relations agencies, political action committees, government agencies
Public Affairs Specialist
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Nonprofit
Nonprofits house many of the same positions that for-profit businesses do, but there is more of a focus on fundraising, community building, and serving the people and communities they were created to support.
Donor Relations Associate
- Tasks: Advise and represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings and in other legal matters. Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in a case. Conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Skills: Technical writing, interpersonal relations, public speaking
- Salary: Entry level district attorneys, public defenders, and other government attorneys can expect to start in the $XX-XXX range.
Social Media Manager
Some positions require more public speaking than others, but you may find those jobs at creative agencies, public relations agencies, political action committees, government agencies
Community Outreach Specialist
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Business
Business is a broad umbrella but that’s because, no matter the area or industry, good communication skills are always needed. Whether you own a business or work for one, you’ll find many of our alumni excelling in this field.
Internal Communications Coordinator
- Tasks: Advise and represent clients in criminal or civil proceedings and in other legal matters. Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in a case. Conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Skills: Technical writing, interpersonal relations, public speaking
- Salary: Entry level district attorneys, public defenders, and other government attorneys can expect to start in the $XX-XXX range.
Sales Development Representative
Some positions require more public speaking than others, but you may find those jobs at creative agencies, public relations agencies, political action committees, government agencies
Buyer for Retail
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