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WELCOME TO THE
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION!
Preview – Illinois State University
School of Communication
Advisement Team:
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Penelope Long, Ph.D., Director of Advisement
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Doug Jennings, M.S., Director of Comm. Ed.
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Elizabeth Chupp, M.S., Academic Advisor
Undergraduate COM Majors
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Communication Education
Communication Studies
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Journalism
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Broadcast Journalism
News Editorial
Visual Communication
Mass Media
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Interpersonal
Organizational & Leadership
Political
Interactive Media
Management, Promotion & Sales
Radio
Television Production
Public Relations
Communication Education
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Students in this major become certified to teach
English Language Arts at the high school level
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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
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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
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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
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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
Careers in Communication Studies
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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
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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
Journalism
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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
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Journalism
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News Editorial:
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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
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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
Careers in Journalism
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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
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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
Mass Media
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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
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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
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Mass Media
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Radio:
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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
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Television Production:
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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
Careers in Mass Media
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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
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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
Public Relations
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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
Careers in Public Relations
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Press Secretary
Financial Relations
Executive Speech Writer
Community Relations
Director
Convention Organizer
Sales Manager
Business Manager
Political Strategist
Legislative Assistant
Human Resources Manager
Recruiter
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Publicist
Social Media Coordinator
Corporate Communication
Media Relations
Advertising/Marketing
Integration
Labor Relations Consultant
Public Opinion Researcher
Account Executive
Research Analyst
Training & Implementation
Coordinator
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!
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How to Get Involved!
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Join a Registered Student Organization (RSO)
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
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General Staff Meeting, Wed., Aug. 29th at 7:30pm
The Daily Vidette
 The American Democracy Project (ADP)
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The Political Engagement Project (PEP)
Study Abroad
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Ansung, South Korea:
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Paris, France:
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Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts
(DIMA)
Spring or Fall semesters
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 24 ISU credits
Advancia/Negocia La Grande École du
Commerce
First 4 weeks of summer semester
Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, 36 ISU credits
Salzburg, Austria:
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Salzburg College
Spring or Fall semesters
Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, 24 ISU credits
School of Communication Advising Center
Office: Fell 450
Phone: (309) 438-7080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.communication.illinoisstate.edu