Speech
As a communication major, you will acquire knowledge and skills you can put to work in a variety of people-related careers. The curriculum is not designed to prepare you for a particular job slot, but through training in the communications arts and sciences, you acquire skills that will open up a wide choice of careers. Studies show that more than 70 percent of our waking hours are spent trying to communicate through words and actions. The need for good communications in all areas of life – government, business, education, industry – will always exist.
The four IU Southeast Concentrations for Communication Majors are:
- Advertising
- Speech:
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
- Sales/Performance/Public Relations
- Theatre
- Theatre-Business
Advising Contacts
Gregory Roberts M.A.
Assistant to the Dean, School of Arts and Letters
Lead Academic Advisor, School of Arts & Letters
BAS & BIS Coordinator – Applied Science
Knobview Hall 110U
Phone: (812) 941-2584
grobert3@ius.edu
Shane Thomas M.A.
Academic Advisor & Director
Knobview Hall 110W
Phone: (812) 941-2642
wathomas@ius.edu
Possible Employers
Learn about some of the possible employers for Speech Majors
Job Titles
- Legal Assistant
- Recruiter
- Bank Officer
- Management Analyst
- Research Worker
- Claims Adjuster/ Examiner
- Restaurant Manager
- Consumer Affairs Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Retail Manager
- Corporate Communications Director
- Media Manager
- Sales Representative
- Credit Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Paralegal
- Special Events Coordinator
- Events Planner
- Personnel Specialist
- Speech Writer
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Stockbroker
- Flight Attendant
- Account Executive
- Advertising Manager
- Hospitality Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Human Resources Administrator
- Industrial & Labor Relations Specialist
- Insurance Agent Broker
- Lawyer
- Manager/Administrator
- Mediator
- Print Production Coordinator
- Promotions Manager
- Public Information Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Real Estate Agent/Broker
- Recreation/Attractions Manager
- Technical Writer
- Telemarketing Specialist
- Training & Development Specialist
- Travel Agent
Related Skills
Websites
- IU Southeast School of Arts and Letters
- IU Southeast Communications Department
- IU Southeast Theatre Department
- Communications Careers using bridges.com
Contact Career Services for username and password--access limited to IU Southeast enrolled students
- Public Relations Specialists in the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Advertising,Marketing and Public Relations Managers in the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Actors, Directors, and Producers in the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Public Relations Society of America
- Positive Press
An online magazine which is a pick-me-up for anyone in the media industry
- Toastmasters International
Education Programs
- National Speakers Association
- The International Group of Agencies and Bureaus
Organization offering advice and suggestions about speakers
- The American Communication Association
Lots of valuable information on communications issues and links to other sites
- Internet Advertising Bureau
Covers trends in online advertising and highlights new careers in emerging fields
- Internet Advertising Resource Guide
Specific jobs, statistics, FAQs about Internet advertising
- Communication Arts Magazine
- Adweek Online
- Creative Journal
- Herr Design Home Page
Graphic ideas for media
- Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
- Theater Communications Group
