The Communication Studies major teaches a variety of skills that are essential to successfully navigating your personal, professional, and public lives. These include "resilient skills" that are highly valued across different careers even when technical expertise is lacking. As such, Communication Studies differs greatly from profession-specific majors where what is learned may become less relevant as the profession evolves.
Programs & Offerings
Communication Matters
Undergraduate Studies
The Department of Communication Studies offers both majors and minors. There are four optional concentrations.
Study Abroad
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Careers and Opportunities
Communication is a fundamental aspect of a wide array of careers and disciplines. See where a degree in Communication Studies can take you.
Graduate Studies
Our program is one of the top communication studies Master’s programs in the country & offers a comprehensive degree using empirical & rhetorical methods.
Getting Involved Is Easy
Communication Studies boasts an impressive array of student led and instructor proctored organizations. Our students make a difference in the everyday lives of people in the community and across campus. Below are two of our departments most prestigious organizations whose mission is to increase student involvement and instill skills to better understand and adapt to a whole host of situations and events.