Career Paths

Recent Department of Communication graduates, who combined a program of relevant elective courses from throughout the university, have been successful in securing employment and pursuing career goals. Communication majors from recent graduating classes now hold responsible positions in government and public affairs, in management, marketing, and public relations within private business, and in television and mass media organizations. Many others are successfully pursuing further education in graduate and professional schools. A degree from the University of Arkansas' Department of Communication provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to perform well in many diverse positions.

Thomas York Concert Marketing Marketing Representative	Tyson Foods Inc. Sales Represen ative, Food Service Human Resources Consumer Relations
Sells/Clark Account Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing	Arkansas Business Journal Marketing Director
Merrill Lynch Marketing Coordinator	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Management Trainee Public Relations Coordinator
AR Statehouse Convention and Conference Centers Operations Administrator	Teleworks Production Producer
Alltel Corporation Supervisor of Employment	Hallmark Cards, Inc. Section Manager
Alltel Mobile Communications Media Supervisor Store Manager	Park Inn Sales Representative
Geigy Pharmaceuticals Medical Representative	White House Social Office Staff Assistant
Cook County Commissioner's Office Administrative Aide	Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods PR Assoc. Account Rep.
Arkansas and Missouri Railroad Marketing	Stone & Ward Account Executive
Sam's Club Management Trainee	Lever Brothers Management Trainee
Dillard's, Inc. Assistant Buyer	KHBS/KHOG-TV News Producer
KGKL Radio D.J.	Arkansas Governor's Office Legislative Liaison
McRae's Management Trainee	Wisconsin Tissue Mills District Sales
KSFM-TV Sales Representative	IBM Sales Representative
Showtime Network, Inc. Project Management	Heritage Publishing Sales Representative
Dow Chemical Company Sales Representative	Merrill Lynch Account Representative
Cheyenne Industries Marketing	Xerox Sales Representative
Sen. David Pryor's Office Constituent Caseworker	ABF Trucking Marketing
Perfect Cooling Sales Representative	WestArk Community College Academic Advisor
Schnake Turnbo & Brookey PR Firm Account Executive	Excelsior Hotel Public Relations
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service District Manager	Rep. Blanche Lambert's Office Legislative Assistant
Springdale Municipal Court Deputy Clerk	Boy Scouts of America District Executive
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Administrative Assistant	KHBS/KHOG-TV Public Service Director
KATV Account Executive	Kellogg's Assoc. Category Development Manager
J.B. Hunt Special Commodities	Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program Director
Teacher in Korea	Rogers Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership Services
Marriott Hotel Marketing Department	Holiday Inn of NW Arkansas Sales and Catering Representative
Anderson Consulting Recruiting Division	Marketing Specialists Grocery Sales Representative
Acxiom Accounts Representative	University of Arkansas School of Medicine Development Officer
Transplace.com Accounts Representative	Schering-Plough Pharmaceutical Sales
University of Texas at Dallas Employer Relations Coordinator	NW AR Cancer Support Home Program Coordinator
St. Mary's Hospital Human Resources	Kimberly-Clark
Walton Art Center Programming VP	Coldwell Banker Faucette Realtor

Degree Requirements

Course Descriptions

Graduate Handbook

Teaching Assistantships

Scholarships and Awards

Research Resources

Career Paths