Future Students

Question: What kind of career can I pursue with a degree in communication studies?

Answer: Just about any career you can imagine!

Many professionals who have earned a degree in communication studies have gone on to successful careers in virtually every sector of the work environment.

Below is just a small sample of the career possibilities for a student earning a bachelor's degree in communication studies.

Business:
Event Planner
Pharmaceutical Sales
Disc Jockey
Training Specialist
Corporate Recruiter
Communication Specialist
Sales Representative
Sales Manager
Community Relations Specialist
Human Resource Generalist
Copywriter
Research Analyst
Radio Talk-Show Host
Special Events Coordinator
Motivational Speaker
Media Buyer

Government / Politics:
Public Information Officer
Legislative Assistant
Campaign Director
Issue Research Specialist
Patient Rights Advocate
Public Relations Coordinator
Community Affairs Liaison
Political Analyst
Parliamentarian
Government Lobbyist
Fund Raiser

Communication and Health Care:
Nonprofit
Health Educator
Hospital Director of Communication
University Communication Professor
University Information Specialist
Community College Speech Instructor
College Recruiter
Mental Health Professional
Developmental Officer

Thank you for your interest in the undergraduate program in the School of Communication Studies. In part, the mission of the undergraduate program is to facilitate student learning and promote an exploration of human interaction in a variety of contexts. There are over 500 majors and minors currently enrolled in the program.

 

The undergraduate program offers students an engaging curriculum in the areas of applied, interpersonal, organizational, and public communication. The diverse course offerings prepare graduates for the challenges of the 21st century. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of co-curricular opportunities that include but are not limited to: Cleveland Communication Day, Communication Expo and Career Fair, the Forensics Team, Mock Trail, and Kent Communication Society. Exemplary students are eligible for membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Honor Society. 

 

For more information, feel free to contact me at:

 

Rozell R. Duncan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and

Undergraduate Advisor

School of Communication Studies

Kent State University

P.O. Box 5190

Kent, OH 44242-0001

Phone: (330) 672-0184

Fax: (330) 672-3510

Email: rduncan@kent.edu