1. Communications Department
 Second largest
department on campus
 Students focus on 1 of
4 tracks
 Minimum of 10 CMAT
courses
 All classes are taught in
smart classrooms
"Communication Arts." Salisbury.edu. 2011. Web. 15
May 2012. <http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/>.

2. Prerequisites for CMAT
 CMAT 101
 CMAT 102
2011. Salisbury University. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/checklists/2011%20Checklists/2011%20Fulton/CMATBA
%202011-2012.pdf>

3. Tracks
 Human Communication Studies
 Journalism/ Public Relations
 Media Productions
 Media Studies
Salisbury University. "Communication Arts." Salisbury University -. 2011. Web. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/programs.html>.

4. Human Communications
Studies
 Emphasis in:
 Interpersonal Communication Theory
 Organizational communication
 Training and development
 Human Relations/Human Resources
 2 core classes; 5 electives
2011. Salisbury University. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/catalog/10-12/11update/90_131_Fulton.pdf>

5. Interview with Dr. Lori Dewitt
 Approx. 75 students
 Focus of Human Communications track:
communication and interaction between
humans, as opposed to studying the media.
 The basics of this track are relationships,
communication between cultures, and
organizational communication.
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6. Interview with Dr. Lori Dewitt
 Same degree as the other tracks within the
CMAT major.
 Career areas for Human Communications
graduates: Management, Event coordination,
HR, and jobs involving communication
between people.
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7. Interview with Dr. Lori Dewitt
 Advise: Talk to alumni of the CMAT
major, shadow alumni and people in
careers of this area, also realize the
impact these classes will have on what
careers require after graduating
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8. Journalism/ Public Relations
 Prepares students for careers in:
 Print journalism
 Corporate and public sector of PR
 3 core classes; 4 electives
 Possible careers:
 Publisher
 Copy Editor
 Reporter
 Photographer
 Ad Media Planner
2011. Salisbury Univeristy. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/catalog/10-12/11update/90_131_Fulton.pdf>

9. Interview with Jennifer Cox
 Real world experience offered
 Practicum
 Theory and Practices
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10. Professions in Journalism/PR
 $30,000-$35,000
 Public Relations Firm
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 Lobbyist
 Grants Manager in Hospital
 Online or Print Journalism

11. Media Productions
 Prepares students for careers in:
 New media
 Broadcast production
 Performing for the media
 4 core classes; 3 electives
 Possible careers
 Scriptwriter
 Agent
 Producer
 Reporter
 Sound Engineer 2011. Salisbury University. 15 May 2012.
 Anchor Person <http://www.salisbury.edu/catalog/10-12/11update/90_131_Fu
lton.pdf>

12. Media Productions cont..
 Classes are held in the new state of the
art Integrated Media Center
 Most technologically advance facility of its
kind
 3,000 square foot high definition digital
video production studio
 24 track audio recording studio
"Communication Arts." Salisbury.edu. 2011. Web. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/>.

13. Interview with David Burns
Ph.D
 Media Production is  Advice: Get as much
very hands on
experience as
 Track core classes:
 Audio production possible.
 Studio production
 Media writing
 Professions in Media
Productions:
 TV reporter
 Film maker
 Documenter
 Corporate Video

14. Media Studies
 Prepare students for careers in:
 Mass media management
 Media criticism
 Legal aspects in media
 3 core classes; 4 electives
2011. Salisbury University. 15 May 2012.
<http://www.salisbury.edu/catalog/10-12/11update/90_131_Fulton.pdf>

15. Interview with James Burton
Ph. D
 Media studies has approximately 50 students
 Concerned with media literacy.
 Analysis of media texts
 knowledge of the media industries and the legal
parameters in which they operate
 consideration of media’s impact on society and its
shaping of culture
 historical and political implications of media and
their effects.

16. Interview with James Burton
Ph. D cont…
 Reasons Dr. Burton choose media
studies
 Advice for prospecting students: Never
stop thinking and try to think laterally.