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IntroductionThe Department of Communication emphasizes the study of the nature, diversity, and impact of communication on the evolution of the individual, group and institutions within society. Attention is given to theoretical perspectives on the nature of communication as a process involving messages, meanings and media; investigation of the variety of ways in which communication is practiced in everyday life; and evaluation and analysis of the outcome that differing communicative choices entail for individuals and institutions. The undergraduate major program provides a broad, theory-based education and allows for concentration in a specific area, such as Public Relations, Health Communication, Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication, Mediated Communication, Organizational Communication, and Telecommunication Processes and Policies. Coursework in the Department is also useful for students whose primary interests are in such fields as Political Science, Computer Science, Management, Psychology, English, Journalism, or Sociology. For more departmental information go to http://www.comminfo.rutgers.edu/. Communication graduates find opportunities in a wide variety of careers in business, education, government and the Nonprofit sectors. Skills in verbal and written communication are one of the most sought after characteristics employers look for when hiring. Radio and TV, advertising and public relations, publishing, sales, and financial services are but a few of the many areas in which these graduates find employment. Any work that involves communicating as its focal point is a potential career field. The communications industry is a competitive one, however, and experience is a must. While most graduates work in a related occupation, others choose different directions. Experience allows many to progress without further education. However, an advanced degree can offer an edge, particularly with larger corporations. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations| Actor | Film Producer | Press Secretary | | Advertising Copywriter | Film Tape Librarian | Producer | | Announcer | Floor Mgr. | Product Promotion Writer | | Assoc. Publisher | Foreign Relations Officer | Production Editor | | Audience Analyst | Fundraiser | Public Administrator | | Book Designer | Human Resources Specialist | Public Affairs Dir. | | Broadcast Station Mgr. | Human Rights Officer | Public Information Officer | | Campaign Dir. | Labor Relations Specialist | Public Opinion Researcher | | Communication Trainer | Lobbyist | Public Relations Mgr. | | Community Relations Dir. | Mgr., Investor Relations | Publications Advisor | | Community Relations Liaison | Market Analyst | Publicity Mgr. | | Consumer Advocate | Marketing Specialist | Reporter | | Corporate Public Affairs Specialist | Media Analyst | Research & Editorial Specialist | | Counselor | Media Buyer | Sales Representative | | Creative Dir. | Media Planner | Speech Instructor | | Customer Relations Representative | Media Relations Mgr. | Staff Consultant | | Dir. of Corporate Communication | Mediator | Technical Dir. | | Disc Jockey | News Anchor | Television Specialist | | Editorial Dir. | News Dir. | Transmitter Engineer | | Film Dir. | News Supervisor | Writer |
Types of Employers| Private & Nonprofit Organizations | | Advertising Agencies | HMOs | Pharmaceutical Companies | | Book Publishers | Hospitals | Professional Associations | | Community Organizations | Investment Firms | Public Relations Firms | | Educational Organizations | Labor Unions | Radio Stations | | Entertainment Firms | Libraries/Museums | Retail Stores | | Film Companies | Magazines | Telecommunications Firms | | Financial Institutions | Management/Consulting Firms | Television Stations | | Health Organizations | Newspapers | |
| Government Agencies | | Cultural Affairs | Nat'l. Endowment for the Humanities | U.S. Information Agency | | Dept. of Labor | NITA | Voice of America | | Library of Congress | Public Health Agencies | | | Nat'l. Archives | Small Business Administration | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | | Account Executive, Beckerman Public Relations | Mgr., Enterprise Rent-A-Car | | Applicant Relations Specialist, Assoc. of Am. Medical Colleges | Marketing Dept. Assistant, Tyco Telecommunications | | Assistant Account Executive, Landmark Communications Assistant Buyer, Anthropologie | Media Relations Coordinator, Medialink | | Assistant Manager, The Underground Management | Nat'l. Sales Asst., Katz Media Group | | Assistant Manager, The Underground Management | Program Coordinator, PharmaWrite | | Campus Recruiter, TAC | Promotions Assistant, Greater Media | | Consulting Analyst, Accenture | Recruiter, Catholic Charities | | Corporate Marketing Administrator, C.R. Bard, Inc. | Sales Analyst, Exact Advertising | | Donor Relations Development, Rutgers Foundation | Teacher, Teach for America | | E-Commerce Coordinator, L’Oreal | Territory Sales Manager, Philip Morris USA | | Field Marketing Coordinator, Black & Decker Corp. | Underwriter, Aetna |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni | | Account Supervisor, Ketchum Public Relations | Human Resources Specialist, Best Food Baking Groups | | Assistant Vice President, Merrill Lynch | Investigator, Dept. of Insurance Fraud Division | | Assoc. Dir., ABC News | Mgr., Kennedy Group | | Communication Consultant, Andreoni & Associates | Marketing Communications Mgr., AT&T Int'l. | | Consultant, Heidrick & Struggles | President, Live Your Life: Staff Dev. & Training | | Copy Editor, Asbury Park Press | Probation Officer, Essex County Probation Dept. | | Corp. Communications Specialist, Johnson & Johnson/Ortho McNeil | Project Coordinator, MTV Networks | | Corporate Trainer, Midlantic Bank | Recruitment Mgr., Aramark | | Dir. of Audience Services/Interns, The Maury Povich Show | Regional Development Mgr., American Red Cross | | Dir. of Community Programs, Muscular Dystrophy Association | Scouting Assistant, New Jersey Devils | | Dir. of Industry Alliances & Comm. Relations, Cahners Travel Group | Sports Media Relations Assoc., Nat'l. Basketball Association | | Human Resources Dir., Advantage Human Resourcing | Vice President & Comm. Mgr., Chasemellon Shareholder Services | | Human Resources Mgr., Casio, Inc. | Work/Life Consultant, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies |
Graduate Schools Attended| American University, JD, Int'l. Family Law | Rutgers University, PhD, Communication | | Boston University, PhD, Public Relations | Shippensburg University, MA, Communication | | Rutgers University, MA, Public Administration | Villanova University, M.Ed, School Counseling |
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