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Communication Studies
A recent survey says that the abilities to speak effectively, listen well and write clearly are the first, second and fourth most important factors in hiring decisions. As a communication studies major, you’ll build a foundation for success in any number of careers, and you’ll earn how to form more rewarding relationships with family, friends and the people you work with.
  • Unravel the mysteries of communication as your classes enhance your ability to initiate, develop and maintain personal and professional relationships.
  • Learn from nationally-recognized specialists in interpersonal and organizational communication.
  • Propose your own internship to apply what you’ve learned in class in a variety of work settings.
  • Prepare for study in the nation’s best communication studies graduate programs.
 
The Communication Studies program includes courses like:
FrBasic Speech Communication
Interpersonal Communication
SoListening
Group Discussion
JrInterviewing
Organizational Communication
Power & Influence: Communication Strategies
Issues in Interpersonal Communication
Communication in Business & the Professions
Communication in Group Leadership
SrConflict Management
Intercultural Communication
Internship
Advanced Public Speaking

 
Over 96 percent of recent communication studies graduates surveyed found jobs less than three months after graduation. Recent graduates are now working in positions like:
Account Executive
Director of Human Resources
Assistant District Attorney
Director of Internet Communications
Director of Training
Marketing Education Manager
Pharmaceutical Representative
Recruiting Coordinator
 

Communication Studies program website
Communication Studies in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin

 

 

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