A degree in communication is all about effectively sharing real stories and messages to impact others.
Whether you want to communicate through writing (journalism, press releases, editing), through media (photography, podcasting, video production and editing), or through interpersonal communication (public speaking, persuasion, public relations, health communications), the communication major gives you the skills to make your voice heard.
And those skills open doors to an array of exciting career options that require creativity, interaction, and communication to make the world a better place.
Your ability to communicate well enables you to become an influencer and voice in the world of tomorrow.
Learn about some of the amazing careers you can work with a communication degree.
Communication
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The Communication major opens the door to some of the world's most exciting careers, from filmmaker to reporter, from radio announcer to photojournalist, from podcaster to public relations specialist. Come learn to create, engage, and promote a cause you believe in. We've compiled a list of a wide variety of careers paths available to communication majors.
Employers consistently hire graduates who show excellent ability in spoken communication, active listening, presentational speaking, persuasion and writing skills. The communication degree specifically equips students with these skills, as well as technical skills such as videography, video editing and visual design, which are key technology requirements in today’s mediated world. The major’s internships and capstone course gives students a hands-on cooperative experience producing real-life video, journalism, and public relations projects they can add to their resume portfolio.
If any of the careers pique your interest, a degree in Communication may be the right choice for you.
Public Relations
As a communication major pursuing a career in public relations, you will learn how to write public relations briefs, plan campaigns, and implement social media strategies, as well as communicate effectively with your publics and stakeholders.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
Industry Areas: Hospitals, Universities, Business & Fortune 500 Companies, Celebrities, Government, Hotels/Travel, Non-Profit Organizations, Churches and Religious Organizations, Publishing, Public Relations Companies.
If you are interested in a career in public relations, Dr. Carrie Reif Stice is available to help answer any questions you might have.
Journalism & Photojournalism
As a communication major pursuing a career in journalism, you will be trained in how to find important news stories and communicate them effectively to the public.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses these will be especially helpful to
your career:
Industry Areas: Television, Newspaper, Radio Podcasting, Online News Agencies
If you are interested in a career in print journalism, Dr. David Bulla and Dr. Ashley Hopkins are available to help answer any questions you might have. If you are interested in photojournalism, be sure to reach out to Assistant Professor Dylan Wilson.
Television and Podcasting
As a communication major pursuing a career in television and podcasting, you will learn how to professionally record, edit, and produce video and audio for a mass audience.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
Industry Areas: Local TV stations, national TV production companies, radio, public broadcasting, TV shows and film production companies
If you are interested in a career in television or audio production, faculty member and TV talk show host Rachel Balducci is available to help answer any questions you might have.
Videography
As a communication major pursuing a career in videography, you will become proficient at using high-end video equipment and editing video footage.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
Industry Areas: Film industry, TV, video production companies, marketing firms, marketing departments at businesses/nonprofits/hospitals/universities
If you are interested in a career in television or audio production, faculty member and award-winning documentary producer Sangsun Choi is available to help answer any questions you might have.
Digital & Social Media
As a communication major pursuing a career in digital and social media communication, you will become proficient in leveraging online platforms to best communicate your messages.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
If you are interested in a career in digital and social media, Dr. Ashley Hopkins and Dr. Carrie Reif Stice are available to help answer any questions you might have.
Sports Communication
As a communication major pursuing a career in sports communication, you learn the skills and gain the experience to cover sporting events and create dynamic photographs, videos and articles.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
If you are interested in a career in sports communication, department chair Dr. David Bulla is available to help answer any questions you might have.
Nonprofit & Religious
As a communication major pursuing a career in nonprofit or religious communication, you will master the ability to dynamically communicate messages and persuade cross-culturally in-person and digitally.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
If you are interested in a career in non-profit or religious communication, Dr. Pam Hayward and Amber Routh are available to help answer any questions you might have.
Human Resources and Leadership
As a communication major pursuing a career in HR and leadership, you will learn how to communicate with and persuade individuals and communicate professionally as a leader.
Specialized Courses
In addition to your other communication courses you want to be sure to take:
If you are interested in a career in human resources and leadership, Dr. Edgar Johnson is available to help answer any questions you might have and Amber Routh is available to discuss internship possibilities.
Students are mentored by faculty as they intern with a company in the area and gain experience to succeed in their future career. Their degree finishes with a capstone course to help them develop a professional portfolio and get ready to enter the workforce.
By putting them in a real-world, working situation, students create a portfolio of work that will give them a distinct advantage when they enter the job market after graduation.
We've compiled some of our most frequently asked questions to better assist students considering a Communication major. If you don't see your question, please feel free to contact us directly and we'll be happy to help!
Who can I contact with questions about the major?
Call our office weekday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (706) 729-2416 and ask for Amanda Main. You can also email our chair directly with questions at dbulla@augusta.edu and he will be happy to reply.
What hours can I visit the communication department office?
The office is usually open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. You can call ahead at (706) 729-2416 to make sure it will be open during the time you want to visit.
Where can I find out about required courses for a communication major?
You can view required and optional classes for the communication major or view our checklist.
