koreantire

I want to work for non-profit organizations by publicizing their causes (mainly for the environment, animal rights, and homelessness). What would I have to major in? I know it falls under communications, but may I have more specifics? Please and thank you!

zapfino

I think the relevant majors are communications, public relations, marketing, and journalism.

These links on nonprofit communications might give you some ideas on the relevant areas to focus on:

Nonprofit PR: Communication with a Purpose: Report describes the major impact of small nonprofits

Kivi’s Nonprofit Communications Blog

Nonprofit Resource Kit | The Norfolk Foundation

Nonprofit Marketing: Getting Attention Blog: Crisis Communications

Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog

Here are some links to environmental journalism programs:

Center for Environmental Journalism | University of Colorado at Boulder

Knight Center for Environmental Journalism

SEJ

14 Environmental Journalism Programs and Classes | BSB Blog

Science and Environmental Writing Program

CSUCI > Communication - Major

romanigypsyeyes

I'd say journalism or some kind of documentary studies. Good luck to you!