Description of Communication Major

As a communication major, you will acquire knowledge and skills you can put to work in a variety of people-related careers. The curriculum is not designed to prepare you for a particular job slot, but through training in the communications arts and sciences, you acquire skills that will open up a wide choice of careers. Studies show that more than 70 percent of our waking hours are spent trying to communicate through words and actions. The need for good communications in all areas of life – government, business, education, industry – will always exist.

The four IU Southeast Concentrations for Communication Majors are:
Advertising
Speech:
        Interpersonal
        Organizational
        Sales/Performance/Public Relations
Theatre
Theatre-Business

RELATED SKILLS:
Write press releases, scripts, or other promotional materials
Ability to write clearly
Effective speaking
Present specific viewpoints
Influential/persuasion skills
Synthesizing information
Interpretation skills
Reporting and editing skills
Create entertaining and persuasive messages
Demonstrate creativity and artistic expression 
Evaluate ideas and presentation
Gather information and data
Compare and contrast evidence
Evaluate information and sources
Critical thinking skills
Planning and managing skills
Work independently
Attention to details
Work in teams/small groups
Identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc.

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