Careers
Our most recent graduates (2003-2009) have found success in graduate schools (including Baylor University, Case Western Reserve University-Law, Emerson College, Geneva College, University of London, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Law, Kent State University, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, Regent University-Law, Vanderbilt University, and Wake Forest University-Law) and in the professions (e.g., sports marketing, public relations, human resources management, marketing, higher education administration, journalism, publishing and editing, media relations, sales, radio production, television production, social work/family services, performing arts, and Christian ministry).
Typical Career Paths
Organizational communication
public relations, advertising, marketing for
business, non-profit, government,
professional associations, event planning
Media studies
print journalism, photography, television
broadcasting, film production, radio broadcasting,
screenwriting
Alternative career paths
Ministry, teaching, consulting, higher education
administration
Recent Job Placements:
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ESPN Radio
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Legislative Assistant, National Center for Policy Analysis
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Project Coordinator for K-12 Programs, The Philanthropy Roundtable
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Teach for America
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays
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Protica (Facebook)
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Pursuing Master’s degree at Vanderbilt University
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Pursuing J.D. degree at Charlotte School of Law
Resources
The nationally-ranked Career Services Office
offers counseling and resources for the entire career
search process—from major exploration to accepting
job offers.
Not only does the Career Services Office
offer numerous printed and online resources for
students, the Communication Studies department
itself provides many opportunities to connect
students with like-minded alumni.
By graduation, Communication Studies students
are marketable and prepared to succeed in a
competitive job market.