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COMMUNICATION is used to persuade, educate, inform, and entertain. Communication specialists plan and devise information systems, linking the industry with certain audiences. They are responsible for making decisions on the transmitting and channeling of information, for researching the impact or social consequences of a diverse culture, and for generating new information. There are many areas in the field of communication, so one must also be familiar with their chosen specialization.
Beginning Salary Range (Click here for more information on salaries) According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring 2008 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication, on an average, start at about $36,000. Master's Degree: $36,000. Some Related Career Titles (To research these titles and more, go to: Occupational Outlook Handbook)
Account Excecutive Advertising Copywriter Art Directors Columnist Editor Editorial Assistant Event Coordinator Government Relations Specialist Greeting Card Writer Investigative Journalist Marketing Researchers Media Managers Narrator	News Director Photographer Press Secretary Producer-TV Film Theatre Public Information Officer Public Relations Representative Publisher Radio Announcer Reporters and Correspondents Script Writer Spokesperson Sports Reporter Writer/Author
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Advertising Agencies Corporations Educational Institutions Film Agencies Gaming Industry Hospitals Human Resources Internet Companies Literary Agencies Magazine Companies Marketing Firm Publications	Newspapers Non-profit Organizations Private Consulting Firms Professional Journals Promotions Departments Public Relations Firms Radio Stations Recording Industries Reseach Laboratories Self-employed Theaters

UNF Academic Program The Department of Communications and Visual Arts at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication, with tracks in: -Advertising -Electronic Media -Journalism -Public Relations The Department of Communications and Visual Arts prepares the student in communication and visual art for a career as a practitioner, teacher, artist, or consultant, and promotes personal growth and cultural enhancement. Professional Associations American Association of Advertising Agencies Florida Public Relations Association International Communication Association International Institute of Communications National Association of Broadcasters National Communication Association National Council For Marketing and Public Relations Public Relations Society of America Society of Professional Journalists Southern States Communication Association Required Skills -Written and oral communication -Interpersonal skills -Problem-solving skills -Time management skills Graduate School Information www.gradschools.com- comprehensive website for Graduate School Information www.Petersons.com- Petersons Guides to Graduate School Info

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