This document provides an overview of communications majors, including the areas of focus, important skills developed, internship and job opportunities, famous people with communications degrees, and typical salaries. A communications major involves the study of human communication, journalism, media studies, and media production. Key skills include public speaking, writing, problem solving, creativity, and relationship building. The document lists relevant internships and minor areas of study, and provides examples of jobs in fields like education, government, advertising, and broadcasting that are available to communications graduates.

1. COMMUNICATIONS
ART MAJOR
By: Carrie Brenner, Ben Cohee, Max Young,
Lizzie Bauer and Gilmar Hernandez

2. What is a Communications
Major?
 Human Communication
 Journalism/Public Relations
 Media Studies
 Media Production

3. Why is Communications
Important?
 Strong Verbal and Writing Skills
 Innate Desire to Understand
 Strong Relationships with People
 Problem and Task Solving Skills
 Broader Perception of Society

4. Skills Acquired in
Communications
 Public Speaking
 Management
 Team Development
 Listening
 Creativity
 Writing
 Problem Solving
 Decision Making
 Perception
 Conflict Resolution

5. Internships Available
 Italy, Germany, London and Australia
 WBAL radio station
 WBOC news channel
 Salisbury University newspaper
 Local magazines
 Perdue
 CNN
 Peninsula Regional Medical Center

6. Minors
 Marketing
 Management
 Art
 Business
 Advertising
 Sociology
 Psychology

7. Jobs
Business related jobs
 Admissions Counselor
 Labor Relations Specialist
 Union Representative
 Public Affairs Officer
 Sales Representative
 Media Relations Specialist

8. Jobs Continued
Advertising
 Media Planner/Buyer
 Media Sales Representative
 Advertising/Marketing Specialist

9. Jobs Continued
Education
 High School Teacher
 Admissions Counselor
 College Recruiter
 Resident Director
 Associate Director/Assistant Director/Administrative
Assistant (admissions, alumni relations, development,
University Affairs)
 Development Officer
 Researcher

10. Jobs Continued
Government
 Speech Writer
 Lobbyist
 Legislative Assistant
 Legislative Liaison
 Elected Official
 Research Specialist
 Campaign Director
 Information Officer

11. Jobs Continued
Social Services and Computer/High-tech
Communication
 Case Worker
 Researcher
 Investigator
 HTML Designer and Programmer
 Multimedia designer/producer
 Technical Copywriter
 Trainer

12. Jobs Continued
Broadcasting and Religious Professions
 On-air Talent
 Camera Person
 Assistant Producer
 Floor Director
 Minister

13. Famous People with
Communications Degrees
 Spike lee- Indiana University
 Lyndon B. Johnson- Texas State University
 David Letterman- Ball State University

14. Famous People Continued
 Donovan McNabb- Syracuse
 John Quincy Adams- Harvard
 Howard Stern- Boston University

15. INTERNATIONAL JOBS
BACHELOR’S
Master’s
Executive
Director
-hotel management
-broadcasting
-marketing
-advertising

16. Salaries
Career Salaries
Communications Manager $41,271 - $61,495
Marketing Manager $49,495 - $66,113
Marketing Director $30,521 - $115,000
Instructor, Post-secondary, Higher Ed. $29,500 - $43,229
Technical Writer $44,219 - $50,971
Director of Communications $40,000 - $137,000
*most require a masters degree

17. References
 http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/jobs.html
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 http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/links.html#professional
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 http://www.jobsabroad.com/search/communications
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 http://www.internationaljobs.org/sample/partb.html
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 www.google.com/images
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 http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=communication/Salary