Programs & Departments

Programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees from the College of Communication and Education and state teaching credentials open the door to a variety of exciting professions in human service industries. The School of Education provides a variety of paths to a teaching credential. The departments of Communication Arts and Sciences, Kinesiology, and Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management provide specialized training in several exciting professions. There are 13 minors and various certificates available in the college. Please refer to the University Catalog for the requirements for the following programs:

Department of Communication Arts and Sciences Major

BA Communication Studies
Options: Organizational Communication, Communication & Public Affairs

MA Communication Studies

BA Communication Sciences and Disorders

MA Communication Sciences and Disorders

What Can I Do With My Major?

Account Executive - Advertising Manager - Audiologist - Blogger - Broadcaster - Child Life Specialist - Claims Examiner - College Administrator - Community Organization Worker - Copywriter - Curriculum Specialist - Elementary School Teacher - Education Coordinator - Events and Convention Manager - Fashion Merchandiser - Grant Writer - Health Educator - Hospitality/Hotel Manager - Human Resources Manager - Interpreter/Translator - Lawyer - Market Researcher - Occupational Therapist - Promotions Manager - Public Information Officer - Public Relations Specialist - School Psychologist - Sign Language Interpreter - Speech Pathologist - Speech Writer - Student Personnel Administrator - Technical Writer - Training Specialist - Underwriter - Vocational Rehab. Counselor

Department of Journalism and Public Relations

BA Journalism
Options: News, Public Relations

What Can I Do With My Major?

Broadcaster - Assignment Editor - Assistant Editor - Campaign Manager - Columnist/Commentator - Convention/Meeting Planner - Copy Editor - Copy Writer - Correspondent - Creative Director - Creative Writer - Desktop Publishing - Electronic News Gathering Operator - Employer Relations Representative - Essayist - Film and Video Editor - Freelance Writer - Journalist - Lawyer - Managing Editor - Newscaster - News Reporter - Online Editor - Promotion Manager - Publication Assistant - Public Relations Coordinator/Assistant - Reporter - Secondary School Teacher - Speech Writer - Technical Writer - Blogger - Social Media Coordinator

Department of Kinesiology

BA Kinesiology
Options: Movement Studies, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)

BS Exercise Physiology

MA Kinesiology

What Can I Do With My Major?

Adventure Education Teacher - Aerobics Instructor - Athletic Director - Athletic Trainer - Camp Counselor - Chiropractic Physician - Coach/Referee - Fitness Education Teacher - Health Club Manager - Massage Therapist - Occupational Therapist - Park Ranger - Personal Trainier - Physical Education Teacher - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Assistant - Physician Assistant - Professional Scout - Recreation and Fitness Worker - Recreation Therapist - Recreation Facility Manager - Rehabilitation Counselor - Specialty Medical Profession - Sports Instructor - Sports Marketing Manager - Sports Retail Manager - Sports Equipment Buyer

Department of Liberal Studies

BA Liberal Studies
Options: Bilingual/Cross-Cultural(Pre-Credential), General(Pre-Credential), General Online(Pre-Credential), Liberal Arts(non-credential)

What Can I Do With My Major?

Adult Education Teacher - Child Life Specialist - Curriculum Specialist - Day Care Administrator - Education Administrator - Education Researcher - Elementary School Teacher - English as a Second Language Teacher - Guidance Counselor - College/University Instructor - Journalist - Law - Legislative Assistant - Librarian - Library Technician - Museum Instructor - Non-Profit Organization Personnel - Policy Analyst - Politician - Preschool Administrator - Recreation Leader - Registrar/Admissions Director - Resource Teacher - School Counselor - School Psychologist - Secondary School Teacher - Special Ed.Administrator - Student Services Advisor - Special Education Teacher - Training Specialist

Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology

BA Communication Design
Options: Graphic Design, Mass Communication Design, Media Arts

What Can I Do With My Major?

Advertising Manager - Anchor - Animator - Art Director (Multimedia) - Audiovisual Librarian - Broadcaster - Cartoonist - Cinematographer - Commercial Artist - Commercial Photographer - Copy Writer - Desktop Publisher - Digital Imaging Technician - Editor - Fashion Photographer - Graphic Designer - Illustrator - Layout Artist - Media Director - Medical Illustrator - Motion Picture Camera Operator - Multimedia Artist - Photographer - Photographic Equiment Technician - Photojournalist - Prepress Technician - Publications Specialist - Radio Announcer - Scientific Illustrator - Scientific Photographer - Sound Engineer Technician - Television Announcer - Video Editor - Video Producer - Web Designer

Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

BS Recreation Administration
Options: Community and Commercial Recreation and Tourism, Event Management, Parks and Natural Resources Management, Recreation Therapy, Resort and Lodging Management

MA Recreation Administration

What Can I Do With My Major?

Camp Counselor - Convention Planner - Convention Services Manager - Director of Non-Profit Organization - Dude Ranch Manager - Executive Housekeeper - Fish and Game Warden - Food Service manager - Forest Conservation Technician - Forester - Group Home Manager - Hospital and Lodging Housekeeper - Hotel Detective - Hotel/Motel Worker - Housing Management Officer - Human Resources Manager - Landscape Architect - Lodging General Manager - Occupational Therapist - Park Ranger - Park Superintendent - Property Manager - Range Conservationist - Recreational Therapist - Recreation Facility Manager - Restaurant Manager - Tour Guide - Travel Agent

School of Education

Service and Specialist, Teaching Credentials

MA Education
Options: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Administration

What Can I Do With My Major?

Adult Education Teacher - Alumni Relations Coordinator - Child LIfe Specialist - Coaching - Curriculum Specialist - Day Care Administrator - Education Administrator - Education Researcher - Elementary School Teacher - English as a Second Language Teacher - Guidance Counselor - College/University Instructor - Law - Legislative Assistant - Librarian - Library Technician - Museum Instructor - Museum Manager - Non-Profit Organization Personnel - Policy Analyst - Politician - Preschool Administrator - Recreation Leader - Registrar/Admissions Director - Resource Teacher - School Counselor - School Psychologist - Secondary School Teacher - Special Ed. Administrator - Student Services Advisor - Special Education Teacher