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You will learn through experience with internship and service-learning opportunities that promote community involvement while providing vital job skills.
Our program strengthens your verbal and written communication skills, which are in high demand by employers.
The primary areas of study within the communication studies program include the following:
For a more detailed outline of the classes required for the communication studies program, please review the advising sheet.
Customize your studies through one of two degree types.
Ease your transfer process.
Begin graduate course work as you finish your bachelor's degree.
While a degree in communication studies provides a foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to a wide range of professions, you will need to consider carefully how you can tailor your broad education to specific jobs and industries. Internships, volunteer experience, elective courses and complementary majors or minors can play a pivotal role in your preparation for various careers.
A communication studies degree prepares you for careers in the following areas:
Arts management
Counseling and social services
Fundraising
Graduate study
Health care management
Human resources
Law enforcement
Management
Marketing, advertising and public relations
Mediation
Nonprofit administration.
Sales
Speech writing
Training and development
Volunteer recruitment and management
Make a smart investment in your future. Access financial aid and friendly support.
You’ll be prepared, confident and ready for your career.