Careers in teaching can greatly vary based on if they are at the K-12 level or within higher education, and depending on their area of focus, but having a strong background in effective communication is beneficial for any student pursuing a career in teaching.

Depending on a student’s area of focus, they can benefit from classes across the department’s degree concentrations, including: Communication and Culture, Communication Technology and Society, Global Communication, Political Communication, Rhetoric and Critical/Cultural Studies, and Social Interaction

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

• College lecturer/professor/president/dean
• K-12 teacher
• Speech/debate coach

Students interested in teaching may also seek out a faculty member or a graduate student and assist them on their research (COM 499) or seek advice from them on their own research (COM 498) as a way to build critical thinking skills. Students may also find it beneficial to look into a minor in Education, Learning, and Society.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here.

For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.