1. All you need to know about Communication Majors
Bethany Kilmon
Stephanie Schulz
Michael Szyjka

2. The Options
Communications Media
Public and Interpersonal Communications
Public Relations and Organizational Communications
(2004).Communication. Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/majors-careers/do_with_major_in/showmajor.php?id=64

3. Rhetoric
Examines the how of language, as well as the means,
methods, appearance, and style.
Studies the effectiveness of language in terms of the
three appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
Drucker, P. (1999-2010). Guide to college majors in communications. World Wide Learn. Retrieved fromhttp://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/business/communications-major.htm

4. Communications Major
Provides basis for convincing argument
Allows for an appropriate medium to effectively deliver
messages
Specializations in business communications,
journalism, speech communication, and technical
communication
Department of Communication (2004).Communication. Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/majors-careers/do_with_major_in/showmajor.php?id=64

5. Communication Today
Businesses use more technology to communicate today than ever before
Instantaneous Communication is preferred so new technological advances are constantly being pulled into the corporate culture
Email
Video Conferencing
Media Networks

6. Careers in Communications
Advertising
Government
Journalism
Medical Services
Public Interest
Public Relations
Teaching
(2009). Communication Art Major. Retrieved from http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajor/CommunicationArt.html#PossibleJob

7. Job Titles
Media Planner
Art Director
Lobbyist
Reporter
Editorial Assistant
Project Manager
Media Consultant
Speech Teacher
Public Relations Coordinator
(2009). Communication Art Major. Retrieved from http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajor/CommunicationArt.html#PossibleJob

8. Employers of Communication Majors
Advertising Agencies
Government Agencies
Non Profit Organizations
Newspapers
Magazines
Market Research Firms
Marketing/PR Firms
Trade Associations
(2009). Communication Art Major. Retrieved from http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajor/CommunicationArt.html#PossibleJob

9. Who has a Communications Degree?
John Quincy Adams
Spike Lee
Meg Ryan
David Letterman
Denzel Washington
Lady Bird Johnson
Dan Rather
Hugh Hefner
Gillen, K. & Hosterman, A. Famous people with a communication degree. Retrieved from http://www.natcom.org/index.asp?bid=342

10. Conclusion

11. Reference Slide
(2009) Communication Art Major. Retrieved from http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajor/CommunicationArt.html#PossibleJob
Department of Communication (2004). Communication. Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/majors-careers/do_with_major_in/showmajor.php?id=64
Drucker, P. (1999-2010). Guide to College majors in communications. World Wide Learn. Retrieved fromhttp://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/business/communications-major.htm
Gillen, K. & Hosterman, A. Famous people with a communication degree. Retrieved from http://www.natcom.org/index.asp?bid=342