The document discusses the Communication Studies program at a university. It describes the program's benefits, including developing communication skills needed for many careers. It outlines the required minor and tracks in areas like human communication, journalism, media production, and media studies. Each track is described as preparing students for different career paths through teaching relevant skills and knowledge. Examples of career options that correspond to each track are provided, along with typical education requirements and job prospects.

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3.  Helps prepare us for many different careers.
 Essential in today’s business world
 Those with finely tuned communication
skills will be ahead of the curve.

4.  Must choose a minor
 Must also choose a track in Communication
Human Communication Studies
Journalism/Public Relations
Media Production
Media Studies

5.  Gain knowledge of different types and
approaches to human communication.
 Study interpersonal relationship, group
processes, etc.
 Study relationships to understand the way
people communicate.

6.  Counselor
 Skills and knowledge from track will help in career
Non-verbal communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Conflict Management

7.  Prepares students for diverse careers.
 Field is experiencing cutbacks in certain
areas, but growth in others.
 Every business needs PR.

8.  Public Relations Specialist
 Strong communication skills a must
 Median annual salary: $51,280
 Mix of intense competition and job security
 Growth projection much higher than average.

9.  Learn behind the scenes mechanics
 Work with new technologies
 Firsthand experience

10.  Wide variety
 Photographers to editors and everything in between
 Federal government jobs

11.  What is Media Studies?
In this track students deal critically with
media issues that create and effect the
public. This field of study deals with the
content, history, and effects of various
media.

12.  Market Researcher:
 Market researchers gather information about what
people in society think. They help companies to
understand what kinds of products that people want,
determine who will buy them and at what price. They
help companies determine what is the most effective
way to reach out to consumers.
 Education: A major in communications: media studies
and a minor in marketing would be the best fit for this
job.
 Outlook: Employment growth of marketing researchers
is projected to be much faster than average.

13.  A degree in communications will help us be successful
in more ways than one! Don’t worry about us!
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