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