2. Why Study Communications?
An integral part of daily life
An important skill for the workplace
A way to express ideas through entertainment
Numerous careers available in the fields of human
communication, public relations, journalism, and
media productions.
5. Human Communication Job
Outlook
1. 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
6. Public Relations/Journalism
Overview
Journalism- 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.
7. Public Relations/Journalism
Courses
Introduction of Mass Media- core
Writing for the profession-core
Public affairs reporting- Journalism elective
Media and criminal justice- Journalism elective
Media design & layout- PR elective
Advertising campaigns- PR elective
9. Media Production Overview
Media 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.
10. Media Production Courses
CMAT 243 Television Studio Production
CMAT 399 International Studies in Communication
CMAT 434 Producing a TV Magazine Show
11. 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
12. A Degree in Communications…
Permeates all career paths
Provides numerous, stable career opportunities
Provides skills for all human interactions