1. Why get a Communications Degree? Jessica Hackley, Gina Ingrao, Bridget McCarthy, Kim Nguyen

2. What is Communication? Process of transferring information from one entity to another Process of transferring information from one entity to another

3. Career Tracks Human Communications Journalism/Public Relations Media Production Media Studies Found at salisbury.edu/commarts/programs

4. Places of employment in Media Consumer Magazines National radio/TV networks Newspapers State/regional networks Publishing companies Trade books/magazines

6. Government Agencies

7. Colleges & universities

8. Departments or firms

9. Public relations firms

10. Trade associations

12. Famous People with Communications Degrees: Howard Stern Walter Cronkite Brad Pitt Lyndon Johnson Meg Ryan Denzel Washington Dan Rather David Letterman Bob Costas Matt Lauer Spike Lee Jane Pauley Information provided by http://commstudies.edu

13. Communications is the right field if you have: Strong verbal and writing skills A desire to teach and inform others A curiosity of the world around you A desire to understand what you hear The ability to interpret messages to others

14. Common benefits of a Communications Degree/Career Travel opportunities Meet and interact with new people all the time Qualifying for many different jobs Use your creativity and voice your ideas

15. Majoring In Communications can shape and better you as a person Communication skills Interpersonal communication skills Strong work ethic Group Interaction Skills Critical and analytical thinking skills (Career Services at University of Colorado)