A student who has an interest in working in print journalism, broadcast journalism, television production, corporate communications, interactive multimedia, or telecommunications management would find one of the five concentrations offered through this major to fit his or her interests. Admission reviews are conducted once per year, during the spring semester. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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In 303 Wilson Hall, lists positions JMU graduates have pursued with this major. A broad range of resources on career fields, internships, and job search information is also available in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. Within a liberal arts framework, communication studies how people influence and relate to one another in speech, writing, and visual symbols. Those who major in this field build their programs upon a foundation of courses in the theoretical, social and legal dimensions of media arts and design. Students are exposed to a broad range of liberal arts courses to diversify and broaden their backgrounds.