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Why Get a Degree in Communications?
By Jamie, Mehreen, Max, and Edward
What Is A Communication Degree According to olivetcollege.edu “ The field of
communications focuses on how people use
messages to generate meaning within: Various contexts
Cultures
Channels
Media
Also promotes the effective and ethical practice of
human communication”.
Marketable Skills From Communication
Synthesizing
Information
Create Persuasive &
Creative Communication
Oral & Written
Communication
Compare & Contrast
Evidence
Evaluate Information &
Sources
Gather Information &
Data
Presentation Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Communication Skills Continued Measure Media
Effects
Attention to Details
Understand
Institutional & Cultural
Values
Effective Speaking
Explaining Processes,
Plans & Concepts
Ability to Write Clearly
Present Specific
Viewpoints
Communication skills
Masters the skill of presenting oneself to a small
audience. Social Gatherings
Friends and Family
Formal Parties
Boss and colleagues
Clients and prospective employers
Job Characteristics
According to the Department of Labor, the most important
qualities for high job performance are:
Listening
Speaking
Creative Thinking
Decision Making
Reasoning
Honesty
*All of these skills can be perfected as a Communication Studies
scholar
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According to elearners.com
Base Pay for PR Specialist is
$44,472
College Instructor of
Communications
$42,289
Advertising account executive
$65,817
Director of Communications
$127,802
Communication Facts
Estimated that 75%
of a persons
day is spent
communicating in
some way
As a college student
69 % of our time is
spent speaking and
listening.
17% is spent on
reading
14% is spent on
writing
Therefore a
communications degree
could enhance all of your
everyday skills
The Art of Persuasion
Persuasion: Speakers attempt to persuade
audiences to accept their superior position.
Learning the art of communication can be used
to influence large audiences, friends/family.
Persuasion in Interpersonal Communication
Communication theory has proven the validity of
persuasion learned through communication
courses (Foster & Foster, 2003)
Small Group Experience
Working with group members outside of class
individuals gain experience on:
› How to work in service or task groups, board meetings
according to career path.
› Gives an opportunity for shy people to speak out and
cooperate with others.
› Learn semi-formal group dynamics firsthand!
› Personality quizzes, group evaluation etc – what kind of group
member are you?
Typical Work Activities
Editing
Creating Artwork
Teaching
Explaining
Helping
Selecting & Training
Researching
Managing
Scheduling
Informing/Organizing
Planning
http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajorsPage/CommunicationArt.html#WorkActivities
Advanced or highly developed communication skills are essential to many tasks such as:
Public Relations- Definition
1. The actions of a corporation, store, government,
individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between
itself and the public, the community, employees,
customers, etc.
2. The art, technique, or profession of promoting
such goodwill.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/public+relations
Areas of Public Relations
Financial public relations - providing
information mainly to business reporters.
Product public relations - gaining publicity for a
particular product or service (rather than using
advertising).
Crisis public relations - responding to negative
accusations or information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relations
Federal Jobs There are a number of Communications
Positions in the Federal Field available in the Metropolitan Area.
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions Include:
› Telecommunications -6,023
› Public Affairs Specialist -4,749
› Visual Information -1,704
› Writing and Editing -1,299
› Audio Visual Production -1,111
These positions can pay up to $90,698 per year.http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/communications.shtml
Human Communication Studies- Directions
Business
Advertising
Government
Communication Science
Salisbury University, 2008, Possible Job Titles, para.1-6
Human Communication Human Communication
is the field dedicated to
understand how people
communicate: With themselves
Another person
Within groups
Within organizations
Across Cultures
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Areas of Media Studies and Production
Audiovisual &
Multimedia
Film & Photography
Magazines
Radio & Audio
Television & Video
Newspaper & News
Service Salisbury University, 2008, Possible Job Titles, para.2-14Blogspot.com, 2009, Welcome to media studies, para. 1 (picture)
Media Studies
Media Studies is
concerned with the
impact of media on
contemporary
society
Using research,
teaching, public
events, and
outreachhttp://www.bizbash.com/content/editorial/StoryPhoto/big/e16754image8.jpg
Works Cited