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Obama Florida Tech pass for bloggerAs a communication major, David was able to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Florida Tech. In September of 2012, President Obama came to Florida Tech and David attended as a member of the press with media credentials!

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What is a Communication degree?

Whether you want to become a professional writer, leader in the field of creative advertising, or a top public relations executive, you can get there with a communication degree from Florida Tech. Here, you will develop a strong background in communication and get hands-on experience in both print and electronic publishing.

Our communication degree program is dynamic and focused. You'll get started right away, taking core courses like Composition and Rhetoric and Journalism as a freshman. Guided by highly accomplished faculty who care about your success, you'll hone your strengths and begin specializing as early as sophomore year.

Communication degree majors may choose to concentrate in business and marketing communication or scientific and technical communication.

Advantages

Why Florida Tech:

  • Emphasis on strategic communication with a focus on careers of the future
  • Professors with diverse professional experience
  • Industry-related internships in public relations, corporate communications, journalism and media
  • Interdisciplinary, boundary-crossing learning environment
  • Engage in highly creative projects that make your portfolio stand out
  • Innovative high-tech, global learning environment

Learning

Clubs and Organizations:

  • Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)
  • Crimson Student Newspaper
  • WCRR Student Radio
  • FITV Video Productions
  • Kaleidoscope Literary Arts Magazine
  • Tablature Department Newsletter
  • Florida Tech Film Society
  • College Players

Research: Develop and execute promotional campaigns designed to solve real-world problems Build an interactive portfolio complete with digital photos, video, music and web pages and create a power-packed resume for career development

Internships and Cooperative Learning: During the senior year, high-performing communication degree students (those with a GPA over 3.25) may apply for a six-credit hour internship in the communication industry. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students report on their internship activities and gain valuable real-world experience that leads to greater job opportunities upon graduation.

Companies that have hired Florida Tech communication degree students for internships, co-ops or employment include but are not limited to:

  • Microsoft
  • Cumulus Broadcasting
  • Boeing
  • Edelman Global Public Relations
  • Harris Corporation
  • DRS Technologies
  • GE Transportation
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Carley Corporation
  • United Way

Future Outcomes

Outcomes - Career and Salary:

Students graduating with a communications degree from Florida Tech are prepared for successful careers in a wide array of employment fields:

  • Strategic Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Corporate Communication
  • Marketing
  • Business
  • Law
  • Editing and Copywriting
  • Technical Writing and Editing
  • Document Design
  • Web Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Teaching
  • Multimedia Development
  • Science Writing
  • Event Planning
  • Corporate Training
  • Corporate Research
  • Client Services
  • Market Research