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Cassia MartensDavid Kozlowski
Jared KrausKristina Letcher
Megan Brown
Why Study Communications?An integral part of daily lifeAn important skill for the workplaceA way to express ideas through entertainmentNumerous careers available in the fields of
human communication, public relations, journalism, and media productions.
Human Communications OverviewStudy of the methods and processes humans use to
communicate with each other
Human Communication Courses
Interpersonal Conflict
Intercultural Communication
Political Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Human Communication Job Outlook1. Human Resources Specialist
22% employment growth $45,470 median annual wages in May 2008
2. Meetings/Conventions Planner 16% employment growth $44,260 median annual wages in May 2008
3. Technical Writer 18% employment growth $61,620 median annual wages
Public Relations/Journalism OverviewJournalism- The profession or
practice of reporting about, photographing, or editing news stories for one of the mass media.
•Public Relations- The professional staff employed to create, promote, or maintain a favorable relationship between an organization and the public.
Public Relations/Journalism CoursesIntroduction of Mass Media- core Writing for the profession-core Public affairs reporting- Journalism elective Media and criminal justice- Journalism
electiveMedia design & layout- PR elective Advertising campaigns- PR elective
Public Relations/Journalism Job OutlookMedia Planner
$35,604 to $46,600
Public Affairs Specialist
$34,000 to $40,000
Sports Media
$36,00 to $100,000
Media Production OverviewMedia Production focuses on the hands-on
aspects of television, radio, and film. Students begin by creating short radio and television programs and then progress to producing entire programs.
Media Production Courses
CMAT 243 Television Studio Production
CMAT 399 International Studies in Communication
CMAT 434 Producing a TV Magazine Show
Media Production Job Outlook• Producer – There is a growing need, but it is still tough to be
employed as a producer. Median annual wages of producers and directors were $64,430 in 2008.
• Managing Editor – There is a slow growing employment, but it is a very competitive occupation because so many people are attracted to this job. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,090, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $95,490.
• Broadcast Engineer – There is a slow growing need for engineers. People seeking entry-level jobs as technicians in broadcasting are expected to face heavy competition in major metropolitan areas. Prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,510, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,550
A Degree in Communications…Permeates all career pathsProvides numerous, stable career
opportunitiesProvides skills for all human interactions