Communication and Languages

There are endless career possibilities for you if you enjoy language and literature. Learn more about the world by studying languages and the written word.

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Education Programs

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ACE - Advanced Certificate for ESLSkills Certificate- n/a
ACE - Advanced Certificate for ESLNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Communication Studies 2.0Associate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Deaf Studies - American Sign LanguageAssociate of Arts- n/a
Deaf Studies - American Sign LanguageCertificate of Achievement- n/a
EnglishAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
ESL Intermediate-High Oral SkillsNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
ESL Intermediate-High Writing and Reading SkillsNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
JournalismAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
SpanishAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
SpanishAssociate of Arts- n/a
Spanish for Healthcare ProfessionsSkills Certificate- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Communication and Languages (24)

Public Relations Managers- n/aRising138,520
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
EditorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining75,260
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Court Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining67,310
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists- n/aDeclining60,280
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,210
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other- n/a- n/a48,790
Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising48,790
Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising48,790
Patient Representatives- n/aRising48,790
Endoscopy TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a46,050
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Legal Support Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Media and Communication Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a

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