The mass media are powerful channels of communication that hire people with talent and experience, in good or bad economic times. But, as in other professions, tough times can hurt the communications job market. However, there s always room for somebody good. Internships help students earn the experience they need to land an entry level job. We keep a running file of internship positions and urge students to take an internship.
Organizations regularly contact our department in search of interns.
Writing is the most important skill of a successful communicator. To be a good writer, you must also be a good reader. And, keyboarding skills are essential. All our majors take several basic courses for developing general knowledge and skill, such as Introduction to Mass Communication, News Writing, and Communication Law. Then, students with a public relations emphasis, electronic media emphasis, or print media emphasis each take a series of required courses in their area of interest, such as Public Relations Writing, Writing for Broadcast Media, and Public Affairs Reporting.