Effective communicators create powerful and ethical media for our consumption, tell compelling stories, and engage in positive relationships. As a student in our communication major, you’ll learn how to build on the speaking, media, and writing skills you already have, while discovering how to pair these skills with various media channels, relationships, and professional settings.
Every aspect of your personal and professional life involves communication. As a communication major, you’ll learn, integrate, and apply communication theory while also developing your professional portfolio. You’ll participate in relevant, experiential learning projects individually and as part of a team.
Our communication major enables you to select areas of emphasis, including:
Communication Studies
Explore different approaches to leadership, leadership traits, communication styles, conflict resolution strategies, and non-verbal communication. This track provides a breadth of study in a variety of communication areas, allowing you to explore who you are and understand more about yourself while building diverse skills for the workplace.
Public Relations
The media landscape is rapidly changing, and there is a need for public relations professionals who can communicate persuasively and effectively across a variety of traditional and digital media. This track allows you to customize a blend of art, business, and communication courses to ensure you’re ready for your career.
Business Communication
Gain the skills necessary to effectively communicate in a business setting. This track provides a variety of business and communication courses to ensure that you’re able to properly convey your ideas, lead a team, and navigate complex business topics with ease.
Media and Journalism Studies
Explore the social, cultural, economic, ethical, and political impact of mass media, social media, and journalism, while gaining skills in mass communication and news reporting. You’ll apply critical thinking to issues faced by those in the field of mass communication and explore the link between mass media and American society.
