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Communication

The Communication major prepares you to build a career using effective persuasive and professional communication in a rapidly changing job market. You will study and practice critical thinking, problem solving, conflict management, and strategies for interacting with colleagues and communities. As a highly skilled communicator, you can succeed in corporate settings or in organizations involving politics, law, health and human services, education, or ministry.

Career Options

  • Communication director
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Sales associate
  • Recruiter
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Brand manager 
  • Special event planner
  • Content specialist
  • Speech writer
  • Account executive
  • Director of development
  • Social media manager 
  • Nonprofit founder
  • Copywriter 
  • Editor

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