SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION! Preview – Illinois State University TO THE WELCOME

Advisement Team:  Penelope Long, Ph.D., Director of Advisement  Doug Jennings, M.S., Director of Comm. Ed.  Elizabeth Chupp, M.S., Academic Advisor School of COM

Communication Majors  Communication Education  Communication Studies  Interpersonal  Organizational & Leadership  Political  Journalism  Broadcast Journalism  News Editorial  Visual Communication  Mass Media  Interactive Media  Management, Promotion & Sales  Radio  Television Production  Public Relations Undergraduate

Communication Education  Students in this major become certified to teach English Language Arts at the high school level  Solid reading and writing background/skills  Passion for communication curriculum  Patient, compassionate, generous, and dedicated  Enjoys speaking, listening and working with young adults  Interested in coaching speech and debate  Willing to work with young adults with special needs and from special populations

Communication Studies  Interpersonal Communication:  Interested in human interaction  Interested in all types of relationship development and maintenance  Curious about the impact of diversity (i.e., age, race, culture, gender, etc.) on communication  Desire to collaborate with individuals and groups  Demonstrates patience and good listening skills

Communication Studies  Organizational and Leadership:  Desire to work in corporate or non-profit settings  Team player  Interested in understanding communication within organizations  Outgoing and friendly  Able to think analytically and solve problems  Interested in current events

Communication Studies  Political Communication:  Interested in political, economic, or social issues that affect communities  Concerned about national and international affairs  Avid consumer of news  Enjoys interacting through social media  Outspoken and energetic  Organized and dedicated  Able to meet deadlines and cope with high stress environments

Communication Studies  Communication Consultant  English Language Arts Teacher  Sales Manager  Communication Researcher  Marketing Communication Manager  Political Activist  Corporate Executive  Corporate Management  Military Officer  Community Relations  Speech Writer  Advertising Director  Director of Corporate Communication  Speech and Debate Director  Corporate Communication Analyst  Legislative Assistant  Human Resource Manager  Employment Interviewer  Human Rights Officer  Training Specialist  Politician  Youth Minister  Sports Communication Manager  Tourism Manager Careers in

Journalism  Broadcast Journalism:  Articulate, outgoing and interested in others  Able to write quickly, concisely, and accurately  Demonstrates good vocabulary and strong command of grammar and sentence structure  Comfortable speaking and performing  Comfortable learning various types of technology  Passionate about all types of news and media  Able to use and integrate social media  Confident, creative, and organized  Able to meet deadlines and cope with high stress environments  Team player

Journalism  News Editorial:  Able to write creatively, quickly, concisely, and accurately  Demonstrates good vocabulary and strong command of grammar and sentence structure  Passionate about all types of news and media  Curious about social, economic, and political issues around the world  Enjoys telling and listening to stories  Able to use and integrate social media  Likes to explain ideas or situations to others  Able to meet deadlines and cope with high stress environments  Committed to hard work, even when the task is difficult  Believes that good journalism is crucial for an educated, moral, and free society

Journalism  Visual Communication:  Aptitude for visual design  Enjoys designing and creating visual images  Willing to learn new programs on both Mac and PC computers  Team player  Detail-oriented  Analytical and responsive  Able to learn and use new technologies easily

Journalism  Broadcast Journalist/Radio/TV Anchor  TV/Radio News Reporter  News Assignment Editor  TV Photographer  Multi-Media Journalist/Editor  Photo Journalist  Copy Editor  Editorial and Feature Writer  Free Lance Writer  Columnist  Web and Graphic Design  Editor  Corporate Videographer/Editor  News Producer/Associate Producer  TV/Radio News Director  TV Master Control Operator  Account Executive  Creative Services Producer  Sports Reporter/Anchor  Fashion/Lifestyle Journalist  Page Layout Designer  Advertising Director  Electronic News Videographer  Press Secretary/Spokesperson  Director of Programming  Web Content Editor Careers in

Mass Media  Interactive Media:  Enjoys directing, filming, and editing video/motion graphics (animation)  Creative with computers and multi-media  Able to quickly learn new tools and techniques  Analytical and responsive  Demonstrates project management skills  Team player

Mass Media  Management, Promotion and Sales:  Desire to work in multiple media environments (TV, radio, journalism, etc.)  Responsible and organized  Interested in marketing, promotions, and event planning  Interested in working with technology  Able to multitask and show initiative  Able to meet deadlines and cope with high stress environments  Able to effectively persuade others  Able to use and integrate social media  Team player

Mass Media  Radio:  Articulate, outgoing and interested in others  Able to write quickly, concisely, and accurately  Demonstrates good vocabulary and strong command of grammar and sentence structure  Comfortable speaking and performing  Interested in working with technology  Able to multitask and show initiative  Interested in audio production, sales, technology, music, and/or sports  Interested in management and leadership roles  Able to utilize and integrate social media  Flexible, creative, organized  Interested in organizing events

Mass Media  Television Production:  Enjoys being behind the scenes  Interested in audio production, graphics, filming, and photography  Team player  Creative, tenacious, hardworking and flexible  Able to meet deadlines and cope with high stress environments  Enjoys movies, videos, and/or sports  Interested in producing and directing a variety of TV programs

Mass Media  News Director  On-Air Personality  Station Manager  Producer  Production Assistant  Videographer  Social Media Director  News and/or Sports Reporter  Executive Director  Personnel Director  Community Affairs Director  Web Designer and Manager  Promotions Director/Assist.  Video/Film Operator  Media Coordinator  Radio/TV Copy Writer  Radio/TV Sales/Marketing  Media Event Planner  Multimedia Specialist  Media Research Director  Audio Engineer  Media Buyer  Set & Props Manager  Advertising Account Executive  Magazine Layout Designer Careers in

Public Relations  Public relations is the strategic, measured and ethical use of language and symbols to inspire cooperation between an organization and its publics  Excellent writing and oral communication skills  Follows current events  Ability to relate to, understand and work with managers and clients  Organizer/planner  Team player, outgoing and personable  Appreciates research and evaluation

Public Relations  Press Secretary  Financial Relations  Executive Speech Writer  Community Relations Director  Convention Organizer  Sales Manager  Business Manager  Political Strategist  Legislative Assistant  Human Resources Manager  Recruiter  Publicist  Social Media Coordinator  Corporate Communication  Media Relations  Advertising/Marketing Integration  Labor Relations Consultant  Public Opinion Researcher  Account Executive  Research Analyst  Training & Implementation Coordinator Careers in

Field Experiences  Bridge the gap from student to professional  Use and polish skills learned in the classroom  Network with professionals in the field  Earn academic credit  Give yourself an edge in the job market!

GET INVOLVED!  Communication Opportunities for Majors and Minors (COMM)  Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)  Forensics Union  Lambda Pi Eta (LPH)  Student Television Workshop (STW)  Student-Illinois News Broadcasters’ Association (INBA)  WZND  General Staff Meeting, Wed., Aug. 29 th at 7:30pm  The Daily Vidette  The American Democracy Project (ADP)  The Political Engagement Project (PEP)  Join a Registered Student Organization (RSO) How to

Study Abroad  Ansung, South Korea:  Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts (DIMA)  Spring or Fall semesters  Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 24 ISU credits  Paris, France:  Novancia La Grande École du Commerce  First 4 weeks of summer semester  Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, 36 ISU credits  Salzburg, Austria:  Salzburg College  Spring or Fall semesters  Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, 24 ISU credits

School of Communication Advising Center Office: Fell 450 Phone: (309) Website: