The Carnegie Foundation recently projected that this generation of college students will change careers seven to nine times in their working lives. How can you prepare yourself for this type of career path? Transferable knowledge and skills gained in the comunication major, including critical thinking and problem- solving as well as written and oral comunication skills, will be the keys to your success in our rapdily changing society.
Communications students from Newman University have completed internships at many widely known organizations including the following:
- 93.9 Radio Station
- American Diabetes Association
- Catholic Charities
- Cessna Aircraft Manufacturing
- Children's Miracle Network
- Clear Channel Communication
- Cohlmia Marketing
- Down Set Hit Music
- Entercom Communication
- Express Clothing Store
- Evolution FC-Youth Soccer League
- Gear Connexion
- Genesis Health Clubs
- KAKE TV Channel 10
- KZSN 102.1 Radio
- Martin & Pringle Law Firm
- Museum of World Treasures
- Northwestern Financial Mutual
- Office for Sedgwick County District Attorney
- Steve Rasmussen Photography
- The Wichita Eagle
- Three Pea Interiors
- Tiempos Newspaper
- United Way of the Plains
- United States Air Force
- University Relations-Newman University
- Wichita Thunder
- Winfield Recreation Commission
- YMCA
A sample of occupations pursued by communication majors includes the following:
- Corporate Trainer
- Customer Service Representative
- Fundraiser
- Human Resource Manager
- Journalist
- Legislative Press Secretary
- Lobbyist
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Marketing and Promotions Director
- Sales and Advertising Executive
- Special Events Director
Additionally, many communication majors go on to graduate study in business, communication studies, law, media, pastoral ministry and other fields.
Check out recent projects from Newman students:
Communication in the Digital Age (Angela M)
Study Abroad Film Project (Ellen T)
Study Abroad Film Project (Rachel S)
