What Can I Do With A Major In…
COMMUNICATION
General Information:
Communication, the process of exchanging information through a common set of symbols, has been
the essence of humanity for thousands of years. For the individual who is curious about the
different ways to communicate and how to communicate effectively in all sorts of environments to
all sorts of people, this is an excellent field to major in. Based in elements of the study of rhetoric
and branching out into all fields of human communication, this area of study is inclusive of most
types of human communication. This is a major for people who enjoy working with other people
and who enjoy speaking in public. The communication major at UCCS studies many types of
communication (oral, family, non-verbal, professional, intercultural, etc.). It explores the best way
to adjust to make sure that the message is received and understood. There are five communication
options offered at UCCS: General Communication, Leadership Communication, Organizational
& Strategic Communication, Media Studies, and Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts
Career Possibilities:
Public Relations Specialist
*Human Resources Specialist
*Mediator/Negotiator
Advertising/Marketing Manager
Communications Specialist
Corporate Communications
Public Affairs Officer
* May require further education or certification
Publicist
Event/Conference Planner
Film/Video Editor
Social Media Specialist
Theater/Performing Arts/Film
* International Relations
Change Manager
Statistics:
 · 2013 Annual median salary for Public Relations Specialists is $52,600; employment is
expected to grow 20% by 2020.
 · 2013 Annual median salary for Marketing Managers is $128,500; employment is expected to
grow 11% by 2020.
 · 2013 Annual median salary for Film/Video Editors is $38,000; employments is expected to
grow 2% by 2020.
 · 2013 Annual median salary for Event/Conference Planner is $41,500; employment is
expected to grow 11% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.marketingjobs.com
www.americancomm.org
www.communicationsjobs.net/
www.amcpros.com
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
www.comsoc.org/
www.natcom.org
www.prssa.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com