Abstract
From the perspective of a graduate student entering the academic market, this article examines ethical responsibilities in graduate communication education. It argues that job listings often reward broadly trained generalists rather than narrowly specialized candidates, even as many graduate programs encourage early specialization. The article also discusses competition from already employed faculty, rising expectations for publications and conference papers, and the pressure these expectations may place on students and faculty mentors. It urges graduate programs to give students clearer information about employment prospects, moderate inflated expectations, and align training with realistic career possibilities. The article contributes to communication administration by linking graduate curriculum, advising, admissions, and placement ethics.
Recommended Citation
Shepherd, Gregory J.
(1983)
"A Graduate Student Looks at the Job Market,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 46, Article 13.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol46/iss1/13
