Communication, B.S.

The major in communication provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage, and evaluate communication processes involving individuals, groups, and the public. Graduates develop strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as an advanced ability to analyze and critique messages, behaviors, and media.

Majors typically plan their upper-division course work around five identified career paths: business and organizational communication, digital and mass communication, health care communication, human communication, and sport communication. Human communication students also can tailor their own unique program of study to meet specific needs. Careful planning with the student’s advisor is necessary.

Communication majors are encouraged to participate in educational activities beyond regular course offerings. The department has an excellent internship program which offers the opportunity for work with employers in corporate, government, and public service agencies. In addition, students may elect to do independent study work with individual faculty on special topics or projects. All majors are encouraged to participate in a variety of student organizations providing extracurricular activities designed to enhance the academic experience and career opportunities. For students who qualify, the department sponsors an Honors Society and a department honors distinction (for COM majors with a 3.3+ COM GPA who complete COM 351 , COM 365 , and COM 454 ).