 Major in Communication Studies BARUCH COLLEGE, CUNY Communication Studies is an academic and professional field of study that focuses on how people use messages to generate meaning in interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, public, and technologically mediated contexts. Since our political, economic, and social lives depend more and more on the ways we communicate, and as our culture and the challenges we face become more global in scope, the study of communication is becoming increasingly important. No wonder communication skills now consistently rank highest among the capabilities that employers seek in job candidates. As a practical as well as intellectual discipline, CS prepares graduates for both advanced academic study and professional careers in Interpersonal & Group Communication This concentration is suited for students wishing to enter professions in communication training, speech coaching, counseling, mediation, sales, employee relations, community outreach or development. Graduates are also prepared for graduate studies in communication studies and ﬁelds such as communication education and psychology. Alternatively, students can pursue certiﬁcation programs or advanced degrees in counseling or human resource management. Intercultural & International Communication The concentration prepares students for careers in intercultural training, international business, multicultural marketing, global communications, international education, diplomacy, foreign correspondence, the travel industry, and international development. Majors can pursue graduate studies in fields such as communication, international relations, and international business. Students are also prepared for certificate programs in diversity training, intercultural business consulting, and global relocation/transition counseling. fields such as human resources, management, higher education, intercultural relations, international development, public relations and marketing, public policy, media industries, journalism, advertising, and consulting. Students majoring in CS can choose among four concentrations: • Interpersonal & Group Communication • Intercultural & International Communication • Rhetoric & Public Advocacy • Digital Communication & Culture To learn more about majoring in Communication Studies at Baruch, visit our offices on the 8th floor of the Newman Vertical Campus, explore online at www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/academics/communication/, or email us at [email protected]. Rhetoric & Public Advocacy This concentration is designed for students interested in careers in communication and public policy, lobbying, legislative work, political campaigning, speechwriting, community outreach, and political activism. The concentration prepares students for graduate studies in communication and related fields, and is especially relevant both for students wishing to pursue a law degree and for those who have a general interest in effective and ethical leadership roles in all areas of public life. Digital Communication & Culture This concentration is intended for students interested in careers in the new media industries, social media coordination, multimedia planning, digital communication and content management, publishing, and media sales. Graduates can pursue advanced degrees in communication as well as in fields related to journalism and broadcasting. Students are also prepared for certificate programs in screenwriting, documentary media, media management, and film production.