Communication Studies
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Communication studies is a discipline that involves the investigation and practice of face-to-face, small group, organizational, public, print, and mediated messages.
Our department has over 170 students currently majoring or minoring in communication studies. There are currently 15 tenured faculty in the department. We also support general education for the entire university with courses such as Introduction to Communication Studies, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and Intercultural Communication.
Onward and Upward
Besides meeting the general education requirements, communication studies majors take courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group communication, intercultural communication, communication research methods, and rhetorical criticism. Depending on career interests, you'll choose from one of three areas of study:
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership and public advocacy
- Organizational communication
You'll take five courses in your area of study, then two additional communication courses as electives.
Minors
The Department of Communication Studies offers three minors in communication studies.
Communication studies can lead to job opportunities in many different fields, such as event planning, speech writing, employee training, sales, management, public information, personnel recruiting, campaign direction, lobbying, and negotiations. It's also good preparation for graduate school in many disciplines including communication, law, education, business, public administration, student affairs, instructional technology, and counseling.
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