Does mass communication graduates being offer a good career in the outside world?
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No, mass communications is crap, and so are those who intend to graduate from it and can't speak proper english.
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I worked at a newspaper and knew quite some journalists graduated with Anthropology major.  They also told me that many of their friends in another major Anthropology branch tend to find jobs in law enforement and police departments.  The fact had something to do with the difference between Anthropologies studying society vs. individuals, they told me.
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I will be graduating with a degree in political science and entering public relations in entertainment, in may of 2006.  The bottom line is this, in a competitive field like public relations, what matters most is your experience.  Since you're looking for top 25 programs, you must have the GPA and high school resume to go to almost any school, so here's my advice:\n\n1) Pick a school in an area with corporations and businesses. \n2) Pick a school that has internship connections with these corporations.  !!!NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN INTERNSHIPS!!!\n\nThere's a debate in the industry whether or not a degree specific to PR even matters.  Some companies seek out liberal arts majors for PR jobs because they usually have better writing abilities and an overall better understanding of the world.  My advice, pick a major you love rather than one you think will accesorize a resume well, and write, write, write.  There's a lot of writing in this field.  Best of luck to you.
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Your best option would be a degree in Communications or Journalism.  Look for a four-year program from an accredited university, preferably one that will offer you a Co-op placement (where you work and get paid at a real magazine during the summer).  You'll also want to look for opportunities to showcase your writing skills, from writing for the local newspaper to publishing an intelligent blog.
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You could try Peace Corps. You don't have to be right out of college to do it, and it's a real adventure. A lot of people get international jobs as a result of their volunteer service, especially if you learn another language fluently. \n\nSince you are a communications person, you also have a very marketable skill: writing. If you're out there and can write, someone will pick you up.\n\nThe best thing is that you meet a lot of like-minded people and make friends for life.
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I guess I have done that.  I have always liked to talk...I have always liked to make people laugh... I turned that into a pretty nice little career in radio.  True, I do have a B.A. Degree in Communication Studies/Radio, TV, And Film, but there are a number of people in broadcasting that have never set foot into a university classroom.  There are a lot of places that say they "prefer" applicants to at least have some college. On the other hand, some places will accept "Real World" experience in that particular field as enough to qualify you for employment.  Just remember, Very few people working today can actually say they love the job they currently have, or even expected to be working in the industry that they currently are.  Sometimes it comes down to what you need to do to survive.  But if you have a dream to do something, with your life, you have to at least give it a shot.  If you make it.... fantastic!  But if you dont make it, at least you tried, and will not have to live with "What if I tried" looming over you for the rest of your life.
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Communications is primarily used to enter into the the mass communications and marketing industries.  \n\nThe "generic" jobs using this are radio, television and public relations. \n\nHowever, this is not to say that this is your only avenue.  There are literally billions of jobs out there and somebody does each and every one of them.  It may surprise you, but not everyone "does" their major for a living - especially for liberal arts majors like communications.  But the key is to do what you enjoy, not be blindsided by ignorance and take pride in building your own life. \n\nA good way to know what is out there is to get informational interview. Ask people what they do, what their typical work day is like, what they like and dislike about their jobs and how they got the job.  I went through dozens of informational interviews before I got my first job so that I went in with my eyes wide open.  As opposed to job interviews, people are usually flattered and very open to talking to college students when asked for an informational interview.  Just ask for 30 minutes and it will return volumes in experience.
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THERE R MANY STREAMS LATEST IS BMM(bachelor in mass media) thru this u cud take up journalism or advertising. U can also do ur masters in literature sociology psychology economics etc. there is a lot of scope in these fiels. in psychology also there are ample opportunities. jus go on da net n search. many others options like u cud do B.ED n bcum a teacher or do a specialisation n teach deaf n dumb children or mentally retarded kids. Al da best!!
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I know the feeling.  Although I didn't have a degree, I worked in the field for 30 years.  As the old joke goes:\nI told my mother I was the piano player at the cathouse so she would think I had a respectable job.\n\nSeriously, some areas you could consider:\nAnalyst of broadcast properties for insurance or stock company\nAdvertising\nConsultant to broadcast group, etc\nElectrical engineer\nPublic affairs for any corporate entity\nWriter\nEntrepreneur - setting up your own company covering an area above or even head hunter / talent scout.
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I was in marketing for a few years, and my major in college was Communications with an emphasis in Business Administration. Many aspiring marketing people chose this major. Other relevant majors are English, Psychology, History, and Cog Sci. Whatever she takes, it will really help to minor or double-major in Business. It also helps a lot to get internships to get a foot in the door.
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Mass Communication is the term used to describe the academic study of various means by which individuals and entities relay information to large segments of the population all at once through mass media.  With the Internet's increased role in delivering news and information, mass communication studies -- and media organizations -- have increasingly focused on the convergence of publishing, broadcasting and digital communication.\n\nSo in reality, mass communication is everywhere!  And it's growing.  It's worldwide reach is huge, and will continue to grow, especially in countries like India.
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a b.s. in communications
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Mass Communication is the term used to describe the academic study of various means by which individuals and entities relay information to large segments of the population all at once through mass media.\n\nIn the United States, many university journalism departments evolved into schools or colleges of mass communication or "journalism and mass communication," as reflected in the names of two major academic organizations. In addition to studying practical skills of jouralism, public relations or advertising, students also may major in "mass communication" or "mass communication research." The latter is often the title given to doctoral studies in such schools, whether the focus of the student's research is journalism practice, history, law or media effects. Departmental structures within such colleges may separate research and instruction in professional or technical aspects of newspaper and magazine publishing, radio, television, and film. Mass communication research includes media institutions and processes, such as diffusion of information, and media effects, such as persuasion or manipulation of public opinion.\n\nWith the Internet's increased role in delivering news and information, mass communication studies -- and media organizations -- have increasingly focused on the convergence of publishing, broadcasting and digital communication.\n\nThe academic mass communication discipline historically differs from media studies and communication studies programs with roots in departments of theatre, film or speech, and with more interest in "qualitative," interpretive theory, critical or cultural approaches to communication study. In contrast, many mass communication programs historically lean toward empirical analysis and quantitative research -- from statistical content analysis of media messages to survey research, public opinion polling, and experimental research, including an increasing interest in "New Media" and "Computer Mediated Communication."\n\nGraduates of Mass Communication programs work in a variety of fields in traditional news media and publishing, advertising, public relations and research institutes.\n\nSuch programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC).\n\nThe Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) is the major membership organization for academics in the field, offering regional and national conferences and refereed publications.\n\nThe International Communication Association (ICA) and National Communication Association (formerly the Speech Communciation Association) include divisions and publications that overlap with those of AEJMC, but AEJMC historically has stronger ties to the mass communication professions in the United States.
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Communications is a broad subject.  Some people have offered suggestions in broadcast communications or human relations.\n\nThere is written communication, audiovisual communication, corporate communication?\n\nDo you want to be a writer? On air talent? A producer?  Do you want to work in news, entertainment, the public sector?\n\nWhen you got your degree, what kind of courses did you take? What did you enjoy most?  What did you do to complete your projects?\n\nIf time and money were not a factor, what is your ideal job?  Who holds that job?  What did they do to qualify for that job?\n\nIf you're not sure what you want to do with your degree, make a list of everything you have done as a volunteer or a student project or a part-time job - what did you enjoy most?
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yes it's a good idea to take up the management/economic/legel ends of the courses available if they want to take up management as part of thier career they will need them, courses on body language and psycology will also be useful
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Marketing and Communications are pretty different fields.  Marketing is generally a business degree and it's taught in the college of business, whereas communications is an arts degree.  \n\nDo a search for good business schools.  US News & World Report puts rankings out every year.
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Knowledge of business can be applied to any career.  If you're willing to get a masters, think about an MBA.  It would open up a lot more career opportunities in film and broadcasting. You'll also have a more competitive edge on your peers promotion wise. Goodluck!