2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Fine Arts, Group interaction and discussion o/fers the student an important opportunity to enhance co11111111nication skills. Career Opportunities When investigating a possible career in communication, it is important to know the possible positions available to those interested in entering the field. Here are some of the career opportunities and educational offerings available: speech writer, anchorperson, politician, art adminish·ator, film director, public speaker,journalist, communication consultant, political campaign director, radio talk-show host, radio program director, radio station owner/manager, record company executive, news director, videographer, communication statistician, director ofcorporate communication, lawyer, mediation specialist, publications editor, public relations officer, student activities director, nonprofit organization director, legal communication consultant, fund raiser, develop– ment officer, college recruiter, government lobbyist, media critic, political analyst, advertising executive, media buyer, business manager, communication researcher, theatre manager, tour guide, minister, recreational supervisor, human rights officer, political activist, diplomatic host/hostess, employment interviewer, human resources manager, health services manager, hotel manager, sports announcer, sports publicist, labor relations consultant, parliamentarian, media account executive, marketing communicationmanager, public informa– tion officer, advertising account executive, forensics/debate director, community college speech instructor, governmental press secretary, reporter, public opinion researcher, marketing specialist, community relations director, customer service representative, medical communication trainer, community affairs liaison, training specialist, entrepreneur, telecommunica– tions specialist, telemarketing manager, legislative assistant, public affairs director, publicist, university communication professor, legislative correspondent. Co-Curricular Opportunities Forensics is intercollegiate speech competition. Areas of competition include public speaking, oral interpretation, limited preparation events, and Lincoln-Douglas debate. Please refer to the honors speech course description, COM-112. Cedarville competes regularly with The Ohio State University, Miami University, Ball State University, and other nationally-ranked institutions. For the past 15 years, Cedarville has been one of the top-ranked universities in Ohio in the State Forensics Championship. Qualified students from all majors may contact Mr. Matt Moore for audition information. Limited scholarships are available. The Cedarville University Debate Team successfully competes with colleges and universities in the eastern United States. Cedarville's debaters are competitively ranked within the National Debate Association debate league. Students with the competitive edge who plan to pursue leadership careers such as ministry, law, education, business, or politics are encouraged to contact the debate coach, Jeff Motter. Communication arts majors interested in organizational communications and human resources are encouraged to join the Cedarville University Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM members investi– gate the field of human resomces by developing their own human resource management programming and activities and by attending other professional human resource meetings and conferences. Activities include, but are not limited to, dinner meetings, plant tours, shadow days, and professional seminars and conferences. Alpha Beta Phi is the Cedarville University chapter of the national honorary theatre organization, Alpha Psi Omega. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate interest in theatre activities at the University, as well as to provide a forum for social interaction among students for whom theatre is a significant part of their college experience. The Miriam Maddox Forum is an honora1y alumni society of the Department of Communication Arts for alumni and graduating seniors with a continuing interest in communica– tion within the public sphere. Its mission is to foster the development ofCommunicators for Christ in the Public Forum through debate, individual events and theatre. Lamda Pi Eta is the National CommunicationHonor Society for undergraduate sh1dents. It recognizes, fosters, and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement. In addition, Lamda Pi Eta promotes and encourages professional development among majors, while providing an opporhmity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field ofcommunication.