Combine Specializations and Expand Career Opportunities

Combine Health and Wellness Communication with Relationship and Family Communication to prepare for entry into fields such as Social and Human Services , where professionals assist social workers with developing, organizing and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems related to human relationships, substance abuse, rehabilitation or family dependent care.

Health and Wellness Communication

• 407 Health Communication
• 408 Health Message and Campaign Design
• 460 Advanced Health Communication

Relationship and Family Communication

• 355 Interpersonal Communication
• 422 Communication and Facilitation
• Special Topics: Supportive Communication

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 346 Intercultural Communication
• 404 Communicating About Relationship Challenges
• 446 Communication and Social Change

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor to learn more about employment statistics.

Combine Health and Wellness Communication with Relationship and Family Communication to prepare for entry into the field of Health Care Case Management , where professionals work to coordinate health and social services and advocate for patient needs throughout the healthcare system.

Health and Wellness Communication

• 407 Health Communication
• Special Topics: Health Literacy
• Special Topics: Patient-Provider Communication

Relationship and Family Communication

• 355 Interpersonal Communication
• 422 Communication & Facilitation
• Special Topics: Supportive Communication

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 346 Intercultural Communication
• 404 Communicating About Relationship Challenges
• 478 Family Communication

Visit the Case Management Society of America to learn more about health care case management.

Combine Relationship and Family Communication with Leadership in Organizations and Community to prepare for entry into the field of Organizational Training and Development , where professionals direct and coordinate programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of an organization’s employees.

Relationship and Family Communication

• 355 Interpersonal Communication
• 360 Principles of Interviewing
• 404 Communicating about Relationship Challenges

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations
• 357 Organizational Communication

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 346 Intercultural Communication
• 356 Group Communication
• 403 Conflict Negotiation and Resolution

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor or the Training and Development Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) to learn more about organizational training and development.

Combine Relationship and Family Communication with Leadership in Organizations and Community to prepare for entry into the field of Social and Community Service , where professionals work with community members and other stakeholders to identify needed programs and services and design and implement programs to address those needs.

Relationship and Family Communication

• 355 Interpersonal Communication
• 406 Relationships and Identities in Interaction

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 346 Intercultural Communication
• 356 Group Communication
• 403 Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
• 422 Communication and Facilitation

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor or the American Planning Association to learn more about social and community service.

Combine Leadership in Organizations and Community with Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations to prepare for entry into the field of Community Facilitation and Public Affairs, where professionals engage with clients, communities, legislators, shareholders, trade associations and other stakeholders to promote an organization’s position on public policy issues.

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 365 Principles of Public Relations
• 466 Audience Analysis

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 366 Organizational Reputation and Representation
• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 411 Crisis Communication and Public Information
• 422 Communication and Facilitation

Visit the Public Affairs Council to learn more about community facilitation and public affairs; and the National Civic League to learn more about civic affairs.

Combine Leadership in Organizations and Community with Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations to prepare for entry into the field of Civic Engagement Consultation, where professionals coordinate and design civic engagement meetings and events to facilitate community decision-making. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for meetings and event professionals is expected to grow 33 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 410 Media, Marketing and Communication
• 466 Audience Analysis

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 357 Organizational Communication
• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 366 Organizational Reputation and Representation
• 381 Argumentation

Visit the National Civic League for more information on civic engagement consultation; and the Convention Industry Council for more information on meetings and conventions.

Combine Leadership in Organizations and Community with Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations to prepare for entry into the field of development and external relations, where professionals plan and direct the development of campaigns that maintain or enhance the public image of organization to secure resources and support.

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 365 Principles of Public Relations
• 315 Professional Writing & Communication

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 357 Organizational Communication
• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 366 Organizational Reputation and Representation
• 411 Crisis Communication and Public Information

Visit the National Association of Development Organizations to learn more about development and external relations.

Combine Leadership in Organizations and Community with Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations to prepare for entry into the field of Political Media Relations, where professionals help political candidates develop an effective public message and a sound media strategy to secure positive media exposure and win public support for their campaigns.

Leadership in Organizations and Community

• 390 Approaches to Leadership
• 458 Leadership in Groups and Organizations

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 410 Media, Marketing and Communication
• 466 Audience Analysis

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 357 Organizational Communication
• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 422 Communication and Facilitation
• 411 Crisis Communication and Public Information

Visit the Political Communication division of the National Communication Association to learn more about political media relations.

Combine Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations with Health and Wellness Communication to prepare for entry into the field of Community Health Event Coordination , where professionals organize community events such as blood drives, walk-a-thons and healthy living campaigns.

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 365 Principles of Public Relations
• 313 Message Design for Public Relations
• 466 Audience Analysis

Health and Wellness
Communication

• 407 Health Communication
• 460 Advanced Health Communication
• 446 Communication and Social Change

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 410 Media, Marketing and Communication
• 408 Health Message and Campaign Design

Visit The Association for Community Organization and Social Administration for more information on community health event coordination and related fields.

Combine Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations with Health and Wellness Communication to prepare for entry into the field of Health Care Marketing, where professionals promote health-related products and services to patients, health care providers and communities.

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 365 Principles of Public Relations
• 313 Message Design for Public Relations
• 466 Audience Analysis

Health and Wellness Communication

• 407 Health Communication
• 446 Communication and Social Change
• Special Topics: Health Literacy

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 359 Persuasive Communication
• 410 Media, Marketing and Communication
• 408 Health Message and Campaign Design

Visit the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development or the Public Relations Society of America’s Health Academy to learn more about healthcare marketing.

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations with Relationship and Family Communication to prepare for entry into the field of Customer Service and Sales, where professionals manage customer needs, process orders and provide information about an organization’s products and service.

Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations

• 315 Professional Writing and Communication
• 357 Organizational Communication
• 366 Organizational Reputation and Representation
• 466 Audience Analysis
• 359 Persuasive Communication

Relationship and Family Communication

• 355 Interpersonal Communication
• 360 Principles of Interviewing
• 403 Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
• 406 Relationships and Identities in Interaction
• 444 Language, Behavior and Communication

These courses fulfill the requirements for both specializations above:

• 422 Communication and Facilitation

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics to learn more about customer service and sales.