The National Communication Association points to the top job qualities listed by the U.S. Department of Labor: "Listening, speaking, creative thinking, decision making, problem solving, reasoning, self-esteem, sociability, self-management and integrity/honesty." These qualities are among those most required to succeed in any career, and are the focus of study in a variety of communication contexts. Additionally, communication scholarship practices particular skills including interviewing, planning and conducting meetings, resolving conflicts, and public speaking.

It is not surprising that Communication Studies provide the path to careers in perhaps the greatest breadth of fields of all academic majors.

 

Here is a sampling of where Communication Studies can take you: