1. CMAT 101/Group 5
Kelly Thompson, Aaron Guy, David
Tart, Christie Hurley, Derek Wattay

2.  There are two key factors in why to
obtain any degree:
 Enrichment of ones understanding &
knowledge/personal growth
 Adding a competitive edge in the job
market/Money

3.  Communication is a primary function of
our lives.
 When we enhance our ability to
communicate we are able to:
 Enrich our relationships
 Enhance our efficiency in the
workplace
 Succeed in almost any environment

4.  There are four focused tracks that provide unique
opportunities in the communication field:
1. Human Communication Studies
2. Journalism/ Human Resources/Public Relations
3. Media Studies
4. Media Production

5. Human Communication
 Interpersonal
Communication
 Group Dynamics
 Cross-Cultural
Communication

6. Careers in Human
Communication
 Management Consulting
 Training Specialist
 Technical Writer

7. Prominent
Communication
Degrees
 Connie Chung
Denzel Washington
David Letterman

9. Toby the HR rep from the Office

10.  Human resources jobs are crucial to a companies
overall wellbeing.
 HR departments are responsible for anything that
has to do with the wellbeing of their employees.
 Make sure that all staff knows and is in compliance
with all local state and federal government labor
laws.
 Salaries start around $45,170 (Bureau of Labor
Statistics)

12.  A PR officer is a person who publicly
represents a company/organization.
 They are the median between the general
public/community and a company
 Median salary starts at $80,220 and can go
up as high as $105,960

14.  A communications degree and journalism go
hand in hand
 In order to be an effective journalist you must
be a effective communicator.
 Having good communications skills prepares
you for a career on and off the camera.
 Salisbury had different journalism paths that
can lead you into all kinds of journalism
related jobs.

15.  Camera operator
 News anchor
 Field reporter
 Columnist

16. NFL quarterback Donovan Mcnabb holds a BA in communications from Syracuse
The late CBS evening news anchor Walter Cronkite
holds a communications degree from the university of Texas

17. What is Media Studies?
Media studies is an academic discipline and field of study that deals with the
content, history and effects of various media; in particular, the 'mass media'.
Media studies may draw on traditions from both the social sciences and the
humanities, but mostly from its core disciplines of mass communication,
communication, communication sciences and communication studies.
Related career fields include:
• Broadcasting/ Cable/Corporate Video:
Producer, script writer, station manager, broadcast journalism
• New Media:
Internet writing, blog design, social marketing
• Advertising/Marketing:
Media buyer, publicity director, copy writer
• Business/Industry:
Research analyst, sales representative, information specialist
• Education:
Education writer, teacher, media specialist
• Government:
Lobbyist, telecommunications specialist

18. Why Media Studies?
Earning a degree in Communications & Media Studies is an ideal way to
increase your value and marketability in today’s ultra-competitive
business/media age. In a world where information and knowledge of new
media and technology is vital, a degree in Communications & Media Studies can
prove invaluable as it can provide one with the critical-thinking skills necessary
to effectively manage the daily flow of information in a wide-range of
professional avenues.
Those specializing in Media Studies are able to:
• Identify, interpret and create media and network strategies.
• Write for television, radio, and the internet.
• Understand the legal and industrial backdrop of the media business.
• Understand the digital media age on both a personal and global level.
In age where media has never been more advanced or prevalent, such tools and
versatility offers unlimited earning potential!

19. Famous folks with degrees in Communication & Media Studies:
Howard Stern
Controversial National
James Bob Costas Spike Lee Radio Personality
Gandolfini Award-Winning Award-Winning
Award-Winning Actor Sportscaster & director, writer,
Journalist producer & actor

20. Media production is a constantly changing field.
What’s important is the message. Media
production is creatively finding new ways to
communicate that message to as many people as
possible. As digital technology advances, media
production becomes increasingly important as a
communication medium. Studying Media
production is imaginatively interpreting the
world through both fictional and factual
methods.

21.  Film  History of media
 Video streaming  Producing
 Editing  Audio and sound
 Broadcasting  Television
 Directing  Narrative writing
 Computer  Web design
graphics and much more.
 Writing for media

22.  Having a Communication Degree:
 Offers a variety of specific fields
 All of which are needed in today’s job market
 Each track enriches both professional and personal
growth, adding competiveness amongst peers
 The knowledge from obtaining a Communications
Degree bleeds into other fields, providing flexibility
and a foundation for success for many diverse
workplace’s.

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