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Applied Communication
Experiences in Applied Communication

The applied communication major provides students the opportunity to develop their professional communication skills in the comm lab, our career readiness course, or an applied internship experience. They may participate in faculty-led study abroad or Study in America trips, learn with peers in living and learning communities, develop a professional community at networking events, compete in student competitions, or join student organizations for a well-rounded experience.
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First Year
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Take advantage of COSE Virtual Express advising.
Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.
Participate in the Experiential Education Certificate Program.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.
Begin expanding your student experience by joining Comm Guild or the Lambda Pi Eta communication honor society.
Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.
Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Make your mark in the intercollegiate world and be coached by top professors by joining the LBJ Debate Society or Eton Abernathy Forensic Society.
Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.
Visit our Internship site / class to discover professional communication opportunities.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Develop and review your resume with Career Services.
Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.
Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.
Create your Handshake profile.
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Middle Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Meet with the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advising Center for questions about your major.
Access the Comm Lab to polish your presentation and communication skills.
Explore Campus Resources for academic and personal support.
Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity.
Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Consider the specially tailored study abroad program for comm studies.
Meet with an advisor in Education Abroad or Study in America to explore financial aid options.
Sharpen your leadership by attending a professional conference or virtual meeting with an organization such as the National Communication Association.
Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.
Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Learn the communication studies internship policies before taking the major’s internship course.
Join Comm Guild to connect with peers who find leadership and career opportunities together.
Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Apply for the Comm Studies Career Readiness Program.
Boost your interviewing skills by applying the training from Comm 3342 Interviewing Principles and Practices.
Develop your resume with the help of the professionals at Career Services.
Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.
Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.
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Final Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Check your degree audit & meet with your academic advisor.
Explore next steps including potential comm studies graduate programs.
Top your excellent work in comm studies by applying to Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.
Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.
Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Seek out a leadership or service role with the Leadership & Service program.
Attend Bobcat Gold’s financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).
Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.
Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.
Identify faculty and professional references.
Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.
Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.
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Career Opportunities
- Corporate communication
- Training and development
- Community affairs
- Corporate public affairs
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Media analysis/planning
- Creative directing
- Public information
- Program administration
- Social, foreign, or legislative services
- Office management
- Human resources