诺瓦东南大学

Communication is clearly an essential skill used across all fields and in all areas of life. It's also an expanding profession, ranging from traditional to new media, that has become increasingly digital. Expand your potential as you become a more confident and skilled writer, speaker, and communications content producer.

What you'll study: As a communications major, you'll learn how to write and communicate persuasively in formats that inspire you. Choose an in-depth track in digital media production, strategic communication, or journalism. Engage in classroom projects as well as professional opportunities that showcase your talent and skills.

How you'll learn more: NSU keeps current with new technologies, and you'll have plenty of opportunity to practice your craft on campus. You’ll enhance your degree in communication by participating in the student newspaper, student literary and arts magazine, video production department, and the NSU television or radio station. Then, you’ll gain professional experience as an intern in local or national media outlets.

Where it can take you: Prepare to excel in industries including radio and television broadcasting, film, journalism, new media, public relations, education, law, and event promotions. A Bachelor of Arts in Communication prepares you for a wide variety of careers because every business and organization values strong communicators.

Career Opportunities

• Communication studies majors attain business, academic, and professional positions in many areas.
• Occupations that require effective public-communication skills include spokesperson, announcer, and on-air talent.
• In business, communication studies degrees prepare students for careers as corporate trainers, advertising coordinators, managers, public-relations agents, consultants, and human-resources specialists.
• Students with a degree in communication studies can pursue a career in education as a high school or college instructor after completing appropriate post-graduate education and/or certification.
• Communication specialists can serve effectively in government as speech writers, campaign managers, and professional lobbyists.
• Communication studies degrees also provide good preparation for careers in arbitration, negotiation, and labor relations.

Graduates of this program can become leaders in a variety of professional positions and industries, including:

• Advertising Copy Writer
• Business
• Campaign Director
• Communication and Health Care
• Creative Director
• Disc Jockey, Radio/TV Program Host
• Editor
• Education
• Event Planner
• Government, Politics
• Lobbyist
• Media Analyst
• Media Planner
• Producer
• Public Information Officer
• Publicity/Public Relations Manager
• Reporter, Journalist
• Social and Human Services