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Communication, B.A.

College of Information and Communications

Learn how people connect through language and technology in a program that emphasizes real-world observation and quantitative data to gain practical insight.

Study and practice communication from a social scientific perspective to understand how communication creates, sustains, and transforms personal and public lives while developing skills in corporate communication, interpersonal, or family communication, in-person, virtual, or mass-mediated.

Program Highlights

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    Research Techniques

    Leverage data and learn proven research methods while working with a small group designing and executing a real-world study over a semester.

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    Professional Opportunities

    Participate in immersive internship opportunities, including with industry partners, to build skills and gain experience.

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    Capstone Experience

    Finish your senior year with a comprehensive course utilizing your skills and knowledge to address a real-world challenge.

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    Top Faculty

    Study with and be mentored by experienced communications professionals who will inspire and motivate you.

What You’ll Study

Gain the skills to be an industry-ready communication leader or practitioner. Study aspects of communications from theoretical and applied issues in interpersonal persuasion and persuasion campaigns to managing conflict and negotiations in your personal and professional life.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Communication

    Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression

    Critical Thinking

    Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

    Data Analysis

    Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making

  • Research

    Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

    Public Speaking

    Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively

    Writing

    Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Communications Specialist
  • Technical Writer
  • Public Relations Specialist

Workplace Settings

  • Corporations
  • Nonprofits
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Government Agencies

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

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