"Think like a wise man, but communicate in the language of the people."
~William Butler Yeats

What is communication?

The Communication program features career-oriented courses such as advertising, public relations, broadcasting (radio and television), theater, video filmmaking and editing, and journalism. These courses stress the creation, transmission, and evaluation of messages for commercial or noncommercial purposes and prepares individuals to apply the principles of communication to work in varied media. The Communication major offers a broad range of experiences that enable students to acquire the necessary professional skills and cultural background needed to work for the media, in the corporate world, or in other professions

To learn more about the degree requirements, please visit this link:
http://www.wpunj.edu/College_of_Arts_and_Communications/Communication/undergraduate.php

WPUNJ Admissions information on Communication is located here:
http://www.wpunj.edu/admissions/undergraduate/academic-programs/programs_detail.dot?id=124240

What interests and skills do potential employers value in this career?

• Creativity
• Desire for recognition and to influence others
• Intellectual Growth
• Poise and composure under close public scrutiny and criticism
• Appreciation for clear and stimulating communication
• Pleasant and friendly attitude
• Imagination
• Versatility
• Self confidence

Possible Job Titles

Aside from majoring in communication, what else can I do that may enhance my qualifications?

Students in the Communication major at William Paterson have numerous opportunities to enhance their academic experience. Students can contact the department about internships in publishing, media and the arts. Also, many students find that a study abroad for a cultural experience that will enhance their curriculum. Also, many students write for the Beacon Newspaper, work at the William Paterson television station, WPBN and join the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) to help enhance their abilities and experience. The department also offers membership to Alpha Psi Omega, the Communication Honors Society, to students who meet certain GPA requirements. Students can contact the department for more information.

What else can I read about communication?

Media Bistro http://www.mediabistro.com/
Women in Communication http://www.womcom.org/
The Ad Council http://www.adcouncil.org/

Some communication alumni held the following job titles one year after graduation:

Account executive
Affiliate relations
Assistant analyst
Assistant teacher
Commercial insertion
Communication associate editor
Editorial assistant
Loan servicing
On-air talent
Phone specialist
Producer/director
Promotions assistant
Production assistant

Some employers of Communication majors alumni are:

Comcast Cable
NY Sports Club
MTV Networks
UPN9 News
McGraw-Hill
Jersey Boy Media
Moving Pictures
Bernard Holes Advertising
Cutting Edge Personnel
MCI World Communication  

Other sources of information :

Please drop by the Career Development and Advisement Center to learn more about careers in communication. The career library carries career-specific books and counselors are available to answer any further questions you may have. Visiting the communications department may also prove valuable in addressing questions.

The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074

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