Communications DepartmentCommunications 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

Second largest department on campus

Students focus on 1 of 4 tracks

Minimum of 10 CMAT courses

All classes are taught in smart classrooms

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Prerequisites for CMATPrerequisites for CMAT

CMAT 101 CMAT 102

CMAT 101 CMAT 102

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Tracks Tracks

Human Communication Studies Journalism/ Public Relations Media Productions Media Studies

Human Communication Studies Journalism/ Public Relations Media Productions Media Studies

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Human Communications StudiesHuman Communications Studies Emphasis in:

Interpersonal Communication Theory Organizational communication Training and development Human Relations/Human Resources

2 core classes; 5 electives

Emphasis in: Interpersonal Communication Theory Organizational communication Training and development Human Relations/Human Resources

2 core classes; 5 electives

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Interview with Dr. Lori DewittInterview 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.

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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Interview with Dr. Lori DewittInterview 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.

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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Interview with Dr. Lori DewittInterview 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

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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Journalism/ Public RelationsJournalism/ 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

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

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Interview with Jennifer CoxInterview with Jennifer Cox

Real world experience offered Practicum Theory and Practices

Real world experience offered Practicum Theory and Practices

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Professions in Journalism/PRProfessions in Journalism/PR $30,000-$35,000 Public Relations Firm Non Profit Advocate Lobbyist Grants Manager in Hospital Online or Print Journalism

$30,000-$35,000 Public Relations Firm Non Profit Advocate Lobbyist Grants Manager in Hospital Online or Print Journalism

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Media ProductionsMedia 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 Anchor Person

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 Anchor Person

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Media Productions cont..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

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

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Interview with David Burns Ph.DInterview with David Burns Ph.D Media Production is

very hands on Track core classes:

Audio production Studio production Media writing

Professions in Media Productions: TV reporter Film maker Documenter Corporate Video

Media Production is very hands on

Track core classes: Audio production Studio production Media writing

Professions in Media Productions: TV reporter Film maker Documenter Corporate Video

Advice: Get as much experience as possible.

Advice: Get as much experience as possible.

Media StudiesMedia Studies

Prepare students for careers in: Mass media management Media criticism Legal aspects in media

3 core classes; 4 electives

Prepare students for careers in: Mass media management Media criticism Legal aspects in media

3 core classes; 4 electives

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Interview with James Burton Ph. DInterview 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.

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.

Interview with James Burton Ph. D cont…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.

Reasons Dr. Burton choose media studies

Advice for prospecting students: Never stop thinking and try to think laterally.