Communication Studies, B.S.

The faculty of the undergraduate degree program in Communication Studies is committed to the following learning objectives.

Students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of communication and its artifacts by analyzing social movements, issues, and perspectives.
• Acquire skills in logic, reasoning, argumentation, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate information literacy through research skills in gathering and analyzing information.
• Identify and synthesize the best forms of communication technology to apply to various communicative situations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of global diversity and individuality.
• Synthesize the ethical implications of human communication.
• Create and deliver professional oral presentations.

Students in the Communication Studies major develop broad-based communication skills and theoretical understanding to enhance their competitiveness in their chosen fields and career paths. Students graduate with refined abilities to approach communication challenges critically and analytically and to conduct and apply research for success in a contemporary, multicultural, globalized world.

Students in this major graduate with great flexibility in career choices and professional paths. Past Communication Studies majors have excelled in the following areas: public relations, talent management, crisis management, education, nonprofit leadership, public diplomacy, fundraising, and civic engagement.