A communications degree provides many benefits. It teaches strong interpersonal, intercultural, small group, and public speaking skills that are highly valuable in a workplace. Employers seek out these abilities and communications graduates have advantages like understanding how to work with diverse cultures and influence others' ideas. A broad range of career opportunities are available, including public relations, marketing, and community relations, with average salaries between $29,000-$87,000. Famous people like David Letterman and Spike Lee have succeeded professionally after studying communications. Overall, the field prepares students extremely well for both employment and personal interactions.

1. The Benefits of a Communications degree Dr. Lori DeWitt Summer Semester 1 CMAT 101 Stephen Waldron Matthew Ellis Natasha Apau Adam Clarke

2. Communications Communications is the study of the many ways that human beings relate to each other by exchanging messages, using a number of different processes of communication in a variety of settings (DeFleur, 3). Communication is a part of our lives People spend at least 75% of their time communicating

6. Feedback is the verbal and nonverbal reactions to your communicated message. The situation in which your message is delivered is the context.

9. Fund raising

10. Community relations

11. Advertising/Marketing

12. Health promotion and so much more

13. Not only are this jobs that we pursue as a communication major but they can also help a great amount of people

14. Salaries amount range from $29,063 - $87,020

16. What are the benefits of Communications Studies? Intercultural Communication Defined as “communication between and among individuals whose cultural backgrounds vary” (West, 41) Today, businesses work with companies all over the world, and studying communications gives you a much better idea of how to communicate well with business owners from different cultures This makes those students much more valuable as employees because they have a firmer grasp on how to work in harmony with people and businesses from different cultures

17. What are the benefits of Communications Studies? Small Group Communication “communication among at least three individuals” (West, 35) To be successful, employees must be skilled at working and communicating successfully in task based groups With a wealth of knowledge in how to work well in these groups, students of communications will have an advantage, and will as a result be more valuable and put in charge of more important matters at their job

18. What are the benefits of Communications Studies? Public Speaking/Rhetoric Communication Defined as “the dissemination of information from one person to a large group” (West, 38) Students of communication are more skilled at presenting themselves in a positive way at job interviews They have a firmer grasp on getting their message across during speeches and discussions at meetings with other employees As a result, they will be given more responsibility and ultimately be more successful

20. The ability to influence

23. In Conclusion… Communications is a broad field Opportunities and possibilities endless Skills in communication make a person a more valuable employee It is changing and growing rapidly Communications prepares you for almost any job, as well as your personal life

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