<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I'm a junior at a university after transferring from a community college (which I loved). I chose a communications major because I really enjoyed the communications classes I took at the community college, it fit my good writing/speaking skills, was offered at a school close to my home (English and Lit were not), and I was told that a communications degree could open a lot of doors in a lot of different careers in business, nonprofits, HR, PR, magazines, newspapers, etc. The specific major is a Bachelors of Science in Communications with a speech emphasis. I am also minoring in international business and earning a nonprofit leadership certificate as well. 3 semesters left until graduation.
However, lately, I have been hearing a lot of negative/bad about communication degrees. How they are seen as easy, for slackers, etc. I didn't choose this major because it was easy, but because of the potential career doors it could possibly open up, careers I would enjoy. I also enjoyed the classes at community college, but the university classes are much more "theory" based which I'm not really enjoying...I wanted more hands on classes. However, right now I am unsure what to do. Do I stick with communications or switch majors?</p>
<p>I am attending an extended learning campus, so the university's main campus is 60 miles and 1.5 hours away, so commuting there is not an option and major options through the extended campus are very limited.
The extended campus also offers a technical communication degree, but I'm not sure if that is something I would enjoy or if that is another "worthless" degree....I could complete that in 3 semesters as well...</p>
<p>The other option I have looked into is transferring to a school this spring. It's farther than the extended campus but I should be able to afford a car by spring and so commuting shouldn't be a problem. I have taken several sociology courses, so I could pursue their Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an emphasis in sociology. This would require a school transfer, but it is within the state system (MNSCU), and I have a 4.0 GPA, so I shouldn't have a problem getting in. I could complete the degree within 3 semesters as well. However, although I have an interest in sociology would it be worth switching? Could I get a job with just a BA or would a masters be required? Could I do other jobs besides social work, etc?</p>
<p>I currently have 4 years in library work, and will have another (almost) 2 upon graduation for a total of 6 years. I absolutely love it. I would like to be a library clerk/associate librarian (position only requiring bachelors) after graduation, and then, perhaps after a few years maybe go to school part time to get the masters and become a reference (not 100% sure though).
However, I am also interested in non profit work, am very good at clerical work (computer work, office work, filing, data entry, phones, etc) so I wouldn't mind an office job, receptionist for a bigger company/city/college, college admissions, etc. </p>
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<li>Is a communications degree really a dead end?</li>
<li>Is there a difference because I would have a BS instead of a BA?</li>
<li>Is switching to a BA Social Work emphasis in sociology a good idea?</li>
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<p>Please don't advice science or math because even though I can do them, I don't enjoy them and it wouldn't be a good career math. Also, my background is very liberal arts so business majors are not an option. Basically I'm looking for any advice you might have to offer. Much appreciated! Sorry this is so long....</p>
That’s a good way to look at it…I put an email into the adviser at the transfer school to see what she has to say. Thank you! </p>