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communication studies

(previously speech communication)

Communication studies offers instruction in a wide range of communication studies. Students who study in the division can prepare for diverse careers in a variety of professions including business and government, law, teaching, and ministry. Recent graduates are employed in a variety of careers that include politics, real estate, nonprofit, ministry, law, and teaching at high school and college levels.

Related career titles

Arbitrator
Attorney
Communications consultant
Community affairs coordinator
Company spokesperson
Consultant
Consumer advocate
Correspondent
Government mediator
Intercultural communications specialist
Journalist
Jury consultant
Legal brief writer
Lobbyist
Political consultant
Politician
Publicist
Research specialist
Sales
Speech writer
Story editor
Technical writer

Resources available in ACIC*

Careers in Communications
Pathways to Careers in Communications
Careers in Writing
Career Opportunities for Writers
Opportunities in Writing Careers
Careers in Publishing

Opportunities in Journalism Careers
Opportunities in Public Relations Careers
Careers for Talkative Types and Others with the Gift of Gab

*Books are available for a 24 hour checkout during the week, or a 48 hour checkout over the weekend.

Related communication studies links

K-State Department of Speech, Communication, Theatre, and Dance
http://cstd.k-state.edu/CommStudies/index.html

American Communication Association
http://www.americancomm.org/index.php

National Communication Association
http://www.natcom.org

International Communication Association
http://www.icahdq.org