Department of Communication
The Department of Communication provides an excellent education in writing, research and media skills.
We encounter hundreds of messages every day. It may be a conversation between friends, a viral social media post or a contentious political debate. It may be a note to a classmate or a strategic marketing campaign. Whatever the message is, the Department of Communication will prepare you to be an effective communicator. Here, you'll learn to lead in a world where effective and ethical messaging matters more than ever.
What You'll Learn
As one of the largest departments on campus, the Department of Communication will provide you with so many opportunities to help you thrive. Here, you'll learn the skills you need to be successful in whatever profession you pursue.
You'll develop skills in
- Writing
- Public speaking
- Research and analytics
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Working with diverse teams
- Understanding how media works
- And so much more!
These skills help you better understand the countless messages we create and consume every day.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Communication Undergraduate Program
In 37 credit hours, you’ll learn how to craft effective messages and decode the messages you encounter every day. These courses focus on writing, speaking, research, and media skills. You’ll also get to work with dedicated professors on intensive and applied projects.
If you want to learn those fundamentals, but not commit to the full major, you should consider a minor in communication. Within the minor, you’ll choose between a selection of introductory core course and variable topics upper-level courses to design an experience that best fits your interests and best pairs with your major.
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Communication Graduate Program
The Master of Arts in Communication (MCOM) is a rigorous, fully online graduate experience in communication. The program delivers an understanding of communication theories, strategic marketing, leadership, and media. Reach out to Dr. Jenna Abetz (Program Director) with any questions.
Explore the Graduate Program
The Martin Center for Mentorship
The Martin Center, housed in the Department of Communication, inspires the future generation of leaders among today’s outstanding communication students, and fosters relationships between those who educate and those who practice in the communications field.
Learn more about the Martin Center
Outstanding Faculty
Led by a mix of world-renowned scholars and industry professionals, COMM majors, minors, and master’s students can expect classrooms full of deep analysis and applicable training.
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