The ability to communicate effectively is often cited as the number-one skill for career advancement in all professions. Completing a Communication major will increase your understanding of communication by allowing you to study a variety of topics within the field ranging from human communication, to mass media, to communication technology. The study of Communication will give you the skills to communicate more effectively in professional, public, and social settings.
:: Communication Alumni
We will be sending out an annual newsletter for the Communication program that highlights the work being done by our students and announces news of alumni like you. Please let us know where you are and what you are doing. Your information will also help to show current students what awaits them upon graduation. |
Every class in the Communication major is designed to give you skills that will enhance your performance in a variety of careers. Among these skills include learning to give professional presentations, resolving conflicts, creating public relations campaigns, designing web pages, and creating multimedia video stories. In addition to the preparation you will gain by completing the major coursework, all Communication majors complete an internship that is in their desired career path. These internships allow you to gather real-life experiences and skills that make them attractive to employers across the spectrum.
To view a list of professional organizations in the Communication field, see our Resources page.
To find related career paths and resources, see "What can I do with this Major?"
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The Communication faculty possess expertise across the spectrum of the communication discipline. The professional experience of the faculty include working in public relations, fund-raising, editing a non-profit magazine, writing for a variety of publications, floor-directing and running cameras at a public television station. The faculty are committed to helping students gain expertise across the breadth of the field of communication. |
