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Obtaining a degree in Communication Studies will prepare you with the skills to speak, write, and visually communicate effectively in interpersonal, group, and public settings. These are the skills employers are looking for and will pave the way to leadership opportunities.
Jennifer Guthrie on the Communication Studies Discipline
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Public Speaking and Persuasion
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Law and Politics
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Community Activism
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Social Work
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Business and Community Leadership
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Communication Studies prepares you for the widest possible range of jobs. Our students develop the communication skills that employers across the country report most college graduates need: the ability to communicate effectively orally, visually, and in writing; the ability to explain complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences; the ability to manage interpersonal and small group relationships; the ability to think critically and analytically; and the ability to solve complex problems ethically.
Gain Real-World Experience and Apply What You Learn By Taking Advantage of Opportunities
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With a Degree in Communication Studies, Students Can Work in a Broad Array of Fields
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Leaders in Business
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Community Activism
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Education
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Law
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Media
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Policymaking
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Now that you are interested, learn more about the excellent opportunities provided by a communication studies major, and how you can best engage, motivate, and impact your world.