The core professional degree for a communication career

An undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies provides students with a general background in communication theory and technology with an opportunity to engage in studying a specific area of communication (Interpersonal Communication, and Journalism/Media) and apply this knowledge to address specific social problems.

The broad-based Communication department offers students the opportunity to specialize in journalism/media studies or interpersonal communication, and to explore media technology, public relations, intercultural communication, photography, and radio and video production.

"Communication is needed in every profession and in everyday life. Leaders with effective communication skills are able to make significant changes in policy and organizations. The impact of communicative leadership can turn into positive societal changes."

~ Dr. Ann E. Strahle, interim associate dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education and School of Communication and Media faculty member

Program Facts

Program Objectives

The undergraduate degree in communication will teach students to:

• Successfully apply communication theory to real-world situations
• Listen effectively in ways that enhance communication and relationships
• Write and speak clearly and professionally for a variety of contexts and audiences
• Explain the ethical issues surrounding interpersonal communication, public relations, and media/journalism
• Critically engage media and demonstrate media literacy
• Analyze and understand research (and the processes surrounding it)
• Identify the effects of diversity, access, and power on interpersonal communication, public relations, and media/journalism

Engaging Class Opportunities

Communication B.A curriculum

Courses help students improve their skills in writing, speaking, and understanding the messages of others in individual, group, and mass media contexts. To accomplish these goals, the curriculum addresses the theoretical, critical, and technical aspects of communication

Communication B.A

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