This document discusses the benefits of majoring in communication at Salisbury University. It notes that having a minor is required and helpful for defining your career path. It encourages getting involved in extracurricular activities like clubs, internships, or study abroad to set yourself apart. Salisbury University provides resources like career fairs and job postings to help students find opportunities. Communication degrees expose students to a broad range of potential careers in fields like advertising, journalism, public relations, and government. Choosing this major benefits students with different interests and Salisbury's programs help ensure career success.
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Communication Major
Having a minor is required and is also a MAJOR benefit!
Having a minor helps students to define the direction of their
career.
Getting a masters degree is NOT necessary unless you have
an actual purpose.
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Setting Yourself Apart
Getting involved
-school news papers
-clubs
-internships or study abroad programs
Competition in the Workplace
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What SU Does To Help
Websites with job listings exclusive to Salisbury students
Emails weekly job opportunities and digest from e-recruiting
Career Fairs
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Broad Range Of Careers
The Salisbury Website – Career Services
Many Careers Choices
Advertising, Journalism, PR, Film, Government, Radio, Magazines.
Countless positions in every track
7. + The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Shows the statistical outlook of common communications careers
Shows other important requirements
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Final Remarks
Choosing to major in communication arts is very beneficial to a
variety of people and their interests.
Through Salisbury Universities programs, you will be sure to
succeed in whatever career path you chose.
Sources:
E-recruiter.com
Salisburyuniversity.edu
Dr. Becky Emery, Director of Career Services