Careers
Knowledge of communication is beneficial to any career, and our academic programs produce skills that are highly valued in personal and professional settings. Our students gain communication competence, which is one of the top qualities and skills employers regularly point out as desired and needed in employees.
Learn more about the Communicology program.
Undergraduate
Communicology graduates have gone on to flourish in a variety of fields, including:
Business Consultants • Communication Trainers • Singers • Disc Jockeys • Producers • Human Relations Specialists • Public Relations Consultants • Sales Representatives • Flight Attendants • Banking Personnel • Journalists • Financial Planners • Managers • Communication Assistant • Youth Pastors • Coaches • Publicists • Sales People • Speechwriters • Tour Guides • Legislative Assistant • Private Investigators • Fundraisers • Lobbyists • Community Coordinators • Market Researchers • Personnel Recruiters • Actors • Counselors • Book/Magazine Editorial Assistants • Elementary School Teachers • Mediators • Paralegals • Political Aides • Case Managers • Program Coordinators • Real Estate Agents/Travel Agents • Property Managers • Academic Advisers • Event Coordinators • Business Owners • Executive Assistants
Many of our graduates have continued their education by pursuing advanced degrees (e.g., MA and PhD) in Communicology/Communication, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, and Military Intelligence.
Graduate
MA program graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in diverse workplaces in public and private industry, as well as careers teaching in academia. Our alumni work in local and national nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, state government, and colleges and universities across the United States.
Academic Careers
Lecturer – University of Hawaiʻi system and mainland universities • Instructor – University of Hawaiʻi system and mainland universities • Professor – University of Hawaiʻi system and mainland universities • College Preparation Coordinator • Program Director • University Administrator • Administrative Support • Research Support • Academic Advisor
Careers Outside of Academia
Community Coordinator • Training Coordinator • Case Manager • Volunteer Services Manager • Marketing Executive • Human Resources Manager • Researcher • Business Owner • Writer and Editor • Consultant