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Communication Fundamentals
Communication is the process of conveying information. In today's world, there are a variety of mediums to do just that, including radio, television, publications and the Internet.
Six bachelor of arts degrees are available to prepare you for careers in the areas of:
- Organizational Communication - training and development, human resources, personnel, customer service, sales and all levels of management
- Interpersonal and Public Communication - counseling, social services, human relations, politics, law, business, industrial communication or teaching
- Media Production -media production, broadcast management, news reporting or magazine editing
- News (journalism) - print, broadcast and new media
- Public Relations - corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, media, government agencies, and in fields such as sports and entertainment, education, health-care and finance
- Radio and Television - broadcast radio and television stations, advertising agencies, advertising rep firms
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Experience
The School of Communication offers an array of hands-on learning experiences:
- media production labs
- desktop publishing facilities
- a television production studio
- post-production suites and multimedia classrooms
- WZIP-FM, student-run radio station serving Northeast Ohio
- Z-TV student-run television station
Real-word Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Recent placements include:
- Walt Disney World
- Akron Beacon Journal
- Cleveland Plain Dealer
- 97.5 WONE-FM Radio
- 98.1 WKDD-FM Radio
- Salvation Army
- West Side Leader
- Akron Zoo
- YWCA
- Akron, Boys and Girls Club of Akron
- The University of Akron's Department of Institutional Marketing
Communication Student Organizations
Interact with other communication students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- WZIP-FM
- Tel-Buch (student yearbook)
- The Buchtelite (student newspaper)
- The Association for Women in Communications
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organization Communication
| First Year | Third Year | ||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Humanities requirement | 3 |
| Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communication |
3 | Language or “tag” courses | 6 |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | Area Studies requirement | 4 |
| Social sciences requirement | 6 | Communication in Organizations | 3 |
| Survey of Mass Communication | 3 | Communication area of specialization | 9 |
| Survey of Communication Theory | 3 | General electives | 6 |
| Physical Education /Wellness | 1 | Total | 31 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| Interviewing | 3 | Fourth Year | |
| Total | 32 | Language or “tag” courses | 3 |
| Communication area of specialization | 3 | ||
| Second Year | Communication Research | 3 | |
| Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 | Communication elective | 9 |
| Natural science requirement |
8 | General electives | 14 |
| Humanities requirement | 3 | Total | 32 |
| Group Decision Making | 3 | ||
| Communication Elective | 3 | ||
| Business & Professional Speaking | 3 | ||
| Language or “tag” courses | 6 | ||
| General elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 33 |
For More Information:
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in communication offers a wide range of career opportunities, such as:
- television programming and operations
- television or radio broadcasting
- news reporting and editing
- public relations
- media relations
- special events planning
- corporate or industrial communications
- news reporters, analysts and correspondents
- via radio or television broadcasts, in print and the Internet
Career Outlook
Opportunities continue to grow in the communication field, particularly in new media areas, such as online newspapers and magazines.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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