A communication major can take you down a variety of career paths from public relations and journalism to social media management and public speaking. In fact, no matter your dream job, a degree in communication will provide an excellent foundation in effective verbal, written, and visual communication found valuable in various careers. You will learn how to use a wide variety of communication outlets, determine your target audience, analyze the context, and create messages with the appropriate meaning for your communication goals. In addition, communication majors are encouraged to get involved with the diverse media outlets run through the department, including the campus newspaper, radio station, television station, and yearbook.