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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. The communication major at UCCS studies many types of communication (for example, oral, family, non-verbal, professional, intercultural, and so on). It explores the best way to adjust to make sure that the message is received and understood.
There are four communication majors offered at UCCS: general communication, organizational communication, recording arts, and media management, all of which open up a different set of doors. As a general rule though, communication in itself is always a valuable skill that can be used virtually anytime and anywhere.

Career Possibilities:

Opportunities should be best for college graduates who combine a degree in public relations, journalism, or another communications-related field with a public relations internship or other related work experience.

Bank Officer (Financial Manager)
>Community Action Director (Social and Human Service Assistant)
Media Manager
Public Relations Specialist
News Writer/Editor
Production Manager
Recruiter
Advertising Copyrighter
Audio/Video Specialist
Campaign Manager
Events Planner
Lobbyist
Youth Worker
Translator
Speech Writer
Social Service Administrator
Publisher
Radio Announcer
Proofreader
Promotions Manager
Print Production Coordinator
Editor
Agent
Account Executive (Advertizing, Marketing, Promotions)

Applicable UCCS Graduate Programs:

Masters of Arts in Communication

M.B.A.
Masters of Arts in Public Affairs
Masters of Arts in Sociology

Statistics:

Median Annual Earnings for Public Relations Specialists: $41,710.
Median annual earnings in the following industries:

Advertising and related services	$48,070
Local government	$42,000
Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations	$39,330
Colleges, universities, and professional schools	$36,820

Employment in 2002: 158,000 employees
Projected Growth: Faster than average
Projected Need (2002-2012): 75,000 additional employees

UCCS Clubs:

Amateur Radio Club
Chi Sigma Iota(Counseling Honor Society)
Society of Success and Leadership

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