Communication

The study of human communication can improve the exchange of information and human understanding. Undergraduate majors learn the dynamics of communication between individuals, groups, and cultures and their application to the media.

The Department of Communication integrates courses in interpersonal, intercultural, organizational and mass communication and public relations. There are unique opportunities for valuable experiences through the department's projects: an internship program in which juniors/seniors may gain practical experience in radio, television, public relations or organizational communication and a Winter Session television program in which students produce cable broadcasts.

There is a wide range of employment possibilities for graduates trained in the theory of communication in business, sales, public and personnel relations, and advertising. Through internships and curricular concentrations, students can prepare for careers in media news writing and editing, announcing, programming, community relations, directing and technical production. Job opportunities will increase as the communications industry expands, but graduates seeking entry-level positions will experience tight competitions due to the growing numbers of young people attracted to the field. For further information, contact Dr. Elizabeth Perse or the department office in 250 Pearson Hall, 831-8041.

Sample Job Titles

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 13 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

Some Employers of Communication Majors

* schools                	
* state/federal government    
* hospitals     
* newspapers, radio stations	
* public relations firms      
* libraries
* banks                  
* business and industry       
* television stations
* telecommunications organizations 

Other Sources of Information

Vault Online Career Library
(provides extensive information about careers and companies/organizations; log in via Blue Hen Jobs)   

Adweek Online Classifieds
www.adweek.com

All About Public Relations
http://aboutpublicrelations.net

American Advertising Federation
www.aaf.org

American Society of Journalists &  Authors
www.asja.org

Broadcast Employment Service
www.tvjobs.com/

Communication Arts
www.commarts.com

Communications Roundtable
www.emailexperience.org

Council of Public Relations Firms
www.prfirms.org

International Association of Business Communicators
www.iabc.com

Jobs in Writing, Editing, & Communications
www.graduatejobs.com
(Call CSC for user name/password access.)

Mandy's International Film & TV Production Directory
www.mandy.com/1/filmtvjobs.cfm

Media Job Listings: TV, Film, Radio
tvandradiojobs.com/

Media Line
www.medialine.com

National Association of Broadcasters
www.nab.org

National Cable and Telecommunications Association
www.ncta.com

National Communication Association
www.natcom.org

National Newspaper Publishers Association
www.nnpa.org

O'Dwyer's PR Daily
www.odwyerpr.com

Online Public Relations
www.online-pr.com

PR Week
www.prweekjobs.com

Public Relations Society of America
www.prsa.org

Public Relations Student Society of America
www.prssa.org

Showbiz Jobs
www.showbizjobs.com/

Society for News Design
www.snd.org

Society for Technical Communication
www.STC.org

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

The Write Jobs
www.writejobs.com

TVJobs.com
www.tvjobs.com

Women Executives in Public Relations
www.awny.org

Resources for Finding Employment

University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials Available

• Blue Hen Jobs -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Internships @ Multimedia & Animation Studios (EXR 41)
• Internships with America's Advertising Agencies (EXR 42)
• The Media Internship Book (EXR 44)
• The Journalism Internship Guide for College Students (EXR 126)
• U.S. Directory of Entertainment Employers (CSD 5)
• Writer's Market (CSD 188)
• O'Dwyer's New York Public Relations Directory (CSD 202)
• All-in-One Directory (CSD 204)
• Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSD 414)
• 100 Careers in Film and Television (CSE 185)
• Career Opportunities in Television and Cable (CSE 190)
• Career Opportunities in Radio (CSE 198)
• Careers in Focus - Broadcasting (CSE 210)
• Opportunities in Broadcasting Careers (CSE 216)
• Opportunities in Journalism Careers (CSE 217)
• Careers in Journalism (CSE 218)
• Great Jobs for Communication Majors (CSE 219)
• Top Careers for Communications Graduates (CSE 219.5)
• Careers in Communications (CSE 220)
• Opportunities in Publishing Careers (CSE 221)
• Careers in Publishing (CSE 221.5)
• Careers in Focus - Publishing (CSE 222)
• Career Opportunities in the Publishing Industry (CSE 222.5)
• Opportunities in Writing Careers (CSE 223)
• 100 Jobs in Words (CSE 224)
• Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way With Words (CSE 226)
• Opportunities in Public Relations Careers (CSE 229)
• Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations (CSE 230)
• Career Opportunities for Writers (CSE 247)
• Careers in Focus - Writing (CSE 248)
• The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management (CSE 249)
• Opportunities in Fund-Raising Careers (CSE 250)
• Careers in Fundraising (CSE 251)
• Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers (CSE 254)
• Careers for Extroverts and Other Gregarious Types (CSE 590)
• Careers for Talkative Types and Others with the Gift of Gab (CSE 593)
• Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (GS 20)
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information, and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: October 22, 2009 (CH)