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Careers in Communications

"But what can you do with a Communications Degree?"

In the Communications Program, we hear that question all the time. To be honest, it really should be phrased as "What can't you do with a degree in Communications?"

From aspects of media to organizational and corporate resources to the fields of law, entertainment, and politics, communication serves as the foundation for success. A quick glimpse at our number of internships gives you a rough idea of the diverse interests and talents of Communications majors. Simply, we see our degree as a combination of theory and practice that can propel our graduates into exciting and lucrative positions.

Don't just take our word for it. Study after study shows that employers consider the ability to communicate effectively to be one of the vital components for prolonged employment. And as a Communications Major, you will have the ability to not only craft your own study of a particular aspect of Communications but you'll also get a great grounding in a number of different communication fields, increasing your personal marketability even more.

For a brief example of some possible jobs that await you as a Communications Major, please take a look at the information from the National Communication Association, the largest organization dedicated to the study of communication in the world.

We think that you'll agree that a degree in Communications will be your bridge to a bright, successful, and exciting future!

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   "The Temple University Communications Major is an interdisciplinary program that uniquely empowers students to explore, design, and implement a course of study in the field of communications that is specific to his or her interests and needs. As an interdisciplinary program, the Major gives a broad understanding of each department in the School of Communications and Theater"
-From the Mission Statement of The Communications Program