What Can You Do with an Organizational Communication Degree?
Keuka College's organizational communication major is designed to provide:
- A career-oriented educational opportunity with a firm foundation in the liberal arts.
- A strong background in the cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of English language and literature.
- A current body of knowledge in the theory and practice of communication and management.
The major prepares students for employment in a wide range of communication positions in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and for admission to graduate programs.
Students majoring in organizational communication develop teamwork and leadership skills, appreciation for the use of the English language, and an understanding of business and marketing principals.
With these skills, they will be able to identify problems and develop problem-solving strategies to meet organizations' internal and external communication needs. The program's emphasis on experiential learning and the required senior practicum give graduates the head start they need for success in a highly competitive job marketing.
Learn more about majoring in Organizational Communication at Keuka College.
Organizational Communication Internships & Field Periods
Students working toward an organizational communication degree at Keuka College must complete a 140-hour internship each year—we call this Field Period.
Here's where some of our organizational communication students have recently done their Field Periods. All of these organizations have indicated they'd be interested in hosting Keuka students in the future.
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98 PXY Radio Rochester, N.Y. |
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Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y. |
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Aquarium of Niagara Niagara Falls, N.Y. |
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Auburn City School District Auburn, N.Y. |
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Best Buy Distribution Center 781 Nichols, N.Y. |
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Bonita Bay Group Marketing Bonita Springs, Fla. |
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Broadalbin - Perth Central School District Amsterdam, N.Y. |
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Broome Tioga BOCES Binghamton, N.Y. |
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Burberry Limited New York, N.Y. |
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Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca, N.Y. |
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Century 21 Penn Yan, N.Y. |
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Crystal City Apothecary Corning, N.Y. |
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Denton Publications Elizabethtown, N.Y. |
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Finger Lakes Boy Scout Council Geneva, N.Y. |
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Fox 40 News Vestal, N.Y. |
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Glenora Wine Cellars, Inc. Dundee, N.Y. |
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Humane Society at Lollypop Farm Fairport, N.Y. |
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Jordan - Elbridge Central School District Jordan, N.Y. |
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Journal Inquirer Manchester, Conn. |
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Kitchen Theater Company Ithaca, N.Y. |
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Maestro Landscaping Jordan, N.Y. |
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New York City Department of Corrections New York, N.Y. |
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Sheldrake Point Vineyard & Simply Red Bistro Ovid, N.Y. |
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Sodexho Camp Cutler Account Naples, N.Y. |
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The Oliver House Penn Yan, N.Y. |
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The Statler Hotel and School of Hotel Administration Ithaca, N.Y. |
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Tri State Auto Auction Clay, N.Y. |
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United Way of Greater Rochester Rochester, N.Y. |
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WBER 90.5 FM Penfield, N.Y. |
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WETM Channel 18 Elmira, N.Y. |
Links for Organizational Communication Majors
Find out all you can about majoring in Organizational Communication and the careers to which such a degree will lead. Here are some links to professional organizations, job banks, and associations you may find interesting.
What Can I Do with an Organizational Communication Degree?
With an Organizational Communication degree, you can find a career in the following:
- Account Executive
- Advertising Coordinator
- Announcer/Disc Jockey
- Audio Consultant
- Audio-Visual Technician
- Editor
- Entertainment Agent
- Executive Sales Assistant
- Graphic Artist
- Internal Communications
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Market Research Specialist
- Media Buyer
- Network Negotiator
- News Reporter
- News Writer/Editor
- Operating-Engineer
- Organizational Development
- Photographer
- Production Assistant
- Program Technician
- Public Information Officer
- Public Relations Assistant
- Research Analyst
- Sales Representative
- Social Worker
- Sportscaster
- TV Engineer
- Training
Average Annual Salary
$28,000 (advertising), $33,000 (entry-level management), $37,000 (buyer/merchandiser), $32,000 (media planning), $40,000 (writing/editing), $39,000 (fundraising/development), $41,5000 (human resources), $43,500 (market research), $34,400 (sales), $32,500 (portfolio management/brokerage), $30,000 (public relations) (National Association for Colleges and Employers, Salary Survey: 2006-2007)Field Periods in Organizational Communication
- Nikki Treleaven
- Marcellus, N.Y.
- Fox 68
- Christen Steinkamp
- Henrietta, N.Y.
- RocLoop.com (Product of the Democrat & Chronicle)
- Brady Begeal
- Northville, N.Y.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
- Molly Flanagan
- Rochester, N.Y.
- Monroe County Democratic Committee
- Elizabeth Schreiber
- Westport, N.Y.
- Denton Publications
