Communication Studies

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UNCW Dept of Communication Studies

What is Communication Studies?

The top skills most sought after by employers are communication skills. Why not choose a major that will directly help you think, write, speak, and digitally create effective communication? COM graduates have gone on to thrive in many vocations including law, entrepreneurial efforts, sales, training, event planning and all forms of digital creative and strategic communication.

Communication studies is the academic discipline which studies human communication in all its forms. Areas of focus include communication and rhetorical theory, the study of communication in various contexts such as interpersonal communication, group and organizational communication, media studies and cross cultural communication. It also includes applied areas such as public speaking, negotiation and debate, integrated marketing communication, performance studies, and digital media production.

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CAREER TITLES:

Account Executive	Hospitality Manager	Paralegal
Advertising Manager	Hotel Manager	Personnel Specialist
Association Administrator	Human Resources Adm.	Presenter
Bank Officer	Industrial & Labor Relations Specialist	Print Production Coordinator
Claims Adjuster/Examiner	Insurance Agent/Broker	Promotions Manager
Consumer Affairs Specialist	Lawyer	Public Information Officer
Corporate Communications Director	Legal Assistant	Public Relations Specialist
Credit Manager	Management Analyst	Real Estate Agent/Broker
Customer Service Representative	Manager/Administrator	Recreation/Attractions Manager
Events Planner	Market Research Analyst	Recruiter
Fashion Merchandiser	Media Manage	Research Worker
Training & Development Specialist	Stockbroker	Service Representative
Travel Agent	Technical Writer	Special Events Coordinator
Restaurant Manager	Telemarketing Specialist	Speech Writer
Sales Representative	Retail Manager

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COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA CAREER TITLES:

Actor	Government Relations	Photojournalist
Advertising Account Executive	Graphic Artist	Producer- TV, Film, Theatre
Advertising Copywriter	Greeting Card Writer	Production Assistant
Broadcast Advertising Sales	Lighting Technician	Proofreader
Communications Lawyer	Market Research	Public Information Officer
Contestant/Guest Coord.	Media Buyer	Public Relations Assistant
Copywriter	Media Manager	Publisher
Director- Film, Video, Theatre	Narrator	Radio/TV Announcer
Editorial Assistant	News Writer/Editor	Reporter/Journalist
Electronic Publications	Photographer	Sales Representative
Script Writer	Telemarketer	TV News Anchor
Sports Promoter	Traffic Manager	Video Programmer
Sportscaster	TV Engineer	Writer/Author
Technical Writer

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GOVERNMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER TITLES:

Campaign Manager	Government Advisor	Minister/Priest/Rabbi
Community Action Director	Health Services Admin.	Museum Director
Consumer Advocate	Human Resources Mgr	Negotiator
Counselor	Interviewer	Planning Director
Development Officer	Lawyer	Political Aide
Documentarian	Legislative Aide	Probation & Parole Officer
Elected Official	Lobbyist	PSA Director
Foreign Service Officer	Media Specialist	Public Administrator
Recreation Coordinator	Speech Writer	Youth Worker
Social Services Administrator	Television Censor	Reader
Social Worker	Translator

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EDUCATION CAREER TITLES:

Administrator	Educational Tester	Public Relations Officer
Audio/Visual Specialist	Guidance Counselor	Recruiter
Camp Counselor	Teacher	Special Events Coordinator
Development Officer	Mediator	Educational Consultant
Student Services Specialist	Speech Pathologist	Spokesperson for Education
	Instructional Program Designer

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Related Major Skills

Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words	Write press releases, scripts, or other promotional materials
Ability to write clearly	Effective speaking
Present specific viewpoints	Influential/persuasion skills
Synthesizing information	Interpretation skills
Reporting and editing skills	Create entertaining and persuasive messages
Demonstrate creativity and artistic expression	Define hypotheses
Evaluate ideas and presentation	Gather information and data
Compare and contrast evidence	Evaluate information and sources
Critical thinking skills	Develop market research
Measure media effects	Planning and managing skills
Work with deadlines	Work independently
Attention to details	Work in teams / small groups
Identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc.	Understand institutional and cultural values