Students who major in Communications at Penn State Greater Allegheny cultivate skills and practices that U.S. employers consistently rank at the top of their lists when evaluating job applicants. Our program’s emphasis in corporate communications prepares students for employment in such fields as public relations, marketing, publishing, business, media production, and other professions requiring effective oral and written communication skills. Examples include:
- Media/Public Relations/Advertising – Copywriting, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Development, Media Analysis, Audience Analysis, Writing/Editing, Public Opinion Research.
- Nonprofit Sector – Administration, Program Coordination, Grant Writing, Writing and Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Coordination.
- Business – Sales, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources Training and Development.
- Government – Public Information, Campaigning, Programming, Legislative Assistance, Research, Lobbying.
- Education – Teaching, Research, and Student Support services including Admissions and Recruitment, Development, Student Affairs, Alumni Affairs.
- Law – Law Assistance, Corporate, Nonprofit or Public Interest, Government, Mediation, Lobbying.
For more information, we encourage you to consult this Careers in Communication document as well as the Penn State Greater Allegheny Career Services guidebook. You can also visit the Center for Career Education and Development or schedule an appointment with them by calling 412-675-9117.