3. What is communication?
Communication is the process of relaying messages
across any space.
Educationally, Communications is the study of the
ways different people communicate with each other.
4. So why should your child study
communication?
Communications majors can perform in a wide variety of
job settings including:
-business -social service
-advertising -computer technology
-education -broadcasting
-government -religious professions
as well as many others!
(http://www.worldwidelearn.com)
5. But why can’t my child major in
something like business?
Business will always be recession proof. But so will
Communications!
Your child can minor in something
like business or accounting. In fact, you have
to have a minor in addition to your CMAT
major at Salisbury!
6. What Kinds of communication
are there?
Currently at Salisbury University there are four bachelor
programs for the Communication Arts program
Human Communications
Journalism/Public Relations
Media Studies
Media Production
(http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservicesl)
7. What advantages do Communications majors have?
Communications gives you the following important skills:
-relational skills (conflict management, group/team work, etc.)
-critical thinking skills (problem solving)
-writing skills (press releases, ad campaigns)
-computer skills (communicating effectively via technology)
-and many more!
Your child is more employable thanks to their major!
(http://www.worldwidelearn.com)
8. What benefit does majoring in
Communication have in society today?
In a changing society, Communications is necessary.
Communications is not just people writing words and communicating ideas.
It is so much more!
Communications is the embodiment of change and influence.
(http://ezinearticles.com)
9. An outside perspective
“Communications is the most useful major because not only
does it provide a way for young people to make in
impact worldwide, but also to make an impact in their
everyday lives. They learn to decipher the messages that
advertising puts out and shields them against false,
negative images. They may be jaded, but at least they are
not easily manipulated. Armed with such knowledge,
communication majors are not easily fooled by distorted
stories and biased presentations.”
(Tolentino, Sally. www.ezinearticles.com)
10. What are some possible jobs my child can get
with this degree?
Communication Science
Film
Journalism/Publishing
Magazines
Newspaper/News Services
Photography
Public Relations and Business
Radio/Audio
Television and Video
(http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices)
11. Works cited
(2010, November 4th). What is Communications? [Video] Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2dyLORFZBM
Choosing Communication Arts as a Major. (n.d.). Salisbury University - A
Maryland University of National Distinction. Retrieved November 4,
2010, from
http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/ChoosingMajor
/CommunicationArt.html
Communications Major | What Can You Do With a College Degree in
Communications?. (n.d.). Online Degree Programs from Online Colleges &
Universities | WorldWideLearn.com. Retrieved November 4, 2010, from
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online- education-
guide/business/ communications-major.htm
Tolentino, S. (n.d.). Advantages of a Communications Major. EzineArticles
Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure,
Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. Retrieved November 4, 2010,
from http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-a-Communications-
Major&id=3538474
