<p>I want to eventually go into advertising, so for a while I was toying with the idea of studying business. But I'm not into the math and accounting that goes along with it. So i decided I'd like to study communications. Does UC Santa Cruz have any type of communications program at all? I loved everything about the school, but don't know if it has what I want to study! Also, what other good communication schools are in cali?
Quick stats-
3.7 weighted gpa
1300 sats
sat IIs- 730 writing 660 math 600 lit
main activity- theater (since I was 9)
Thanks!</p>
<p>UC Santa Cruz does not offer a major in communication. UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, or UC San Diego would be your best bets in the UC system for a degree in communications. Outside of the UC system, several of the cal state schools have very good communications programs - look at San Diego State University, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Monterrey - you can find other cal states with communications programs at <a href="http://www.calstate.edu%5B/url%5D">www.calstate.edu</a>. In terms of private schools in California, the University of Southern California has one of the top ranked communications schools in the country, and it includes a program specifically focused on advertising. After USC, Pepperdine, Santa Clara University, University of Redlands, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount, and Chapman University all have good communications programs.</p>
<p>However, it is not absolutely necessary to major in communications in order to work in advertising. Other majors that might lead to a career in advertising include English, creative writing, Film, Psychology, Business, and a host of other majors. The key, if you choose an alternate major, is to try to choose a school where you can do internships related to advertising and communications. That will help you get your foot in the door when you start looking for your first job.</p>