Majoring in Organizational Communication
The 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.
- 98 PXY Radio
- Rochester, N.Y.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
- Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y.
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Niagara Falls, N.Y.
- Auburn City School District
- Auburn, N.Y.
- Best Buy Distribution Center 781
- Nichols, N.Y.
- Bonita Bay Group Marketing
- Bonita Springs, Fla.
- Broadalbin - Perth Central School District
- Amsterdam, N.Y.
- Broome Tioga BOCES
- Binghamton, N.Y.
- Burberry Limited
- New York, N.Y.
- Cayuga Medical Center
- Ithaca, N.Y.
- Century 21
- Penn Yan, N.Y.
- Crystal City Apothecary
- Corning, N.Y.
- Denton Publications
- Elizabethtown, N.Y.
- Finger Lakes Boy Scout Council
- Geneva, N.Y.
- Fox 40 News
- Vestal, N.Y.
- Glenora Wine Cellars, Inc.
- Dundee, N.Y.
- Humane Society at Lollypop Farm
- Fairport, N.Y.
- Jordan - Elbridge Central School District
- Jordan, N.Y.
- Journal Inquirer
- Manchester, Conn.
- Kitchen Theater Company
- Ithaca, N.Y.
- Maestro Landscaping
- Jordan, N.Y.
- New York City Department of Corrections
- New York, N.Y.
- Sheldrake Point Vineyard & Simply Red Bistro
- Ovid, N.Y.
- Sodexho Camp Cutler Account
- Naples, N.Y.
- The Oliver House
- Penn Yan, N.Y.
- The Statler Hotel and School of Hotel Administration
- Ithaca, N.Y.
- Tri State Auto Auction
- Clay, N.Y.
- United Way of Greater Rochester
- Rochester, N.Y.
- WBER 90.5 FM
- Penfield, N.Y.
- 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
Field Period & Internship News
See how exciting a Field Period actually is. Check out these headlines about Keuka students' recent Field Periods & internships.