Communication

The Communication program offers a major in Organizational Communication, a minor in Communication Studies, and several courses with a particular emphasis on digital media and design. This program is designed to provide a career-oriented, interdisciplinary educational opportunity based in the liberal arts, with strong coverage of communication theory and practice, business, marketing and digital media skills. The major prepares students for employment in a wide range of communication positions in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and for admission to graduate programs.

Students majoring in organizational communication develop teamwork, leadership and digital media skills, understanding of business and marketing principles and appreciation of English language and literature. They learn to identify problems and develop problem-solving strategies to meet organizations’ internal and external communication needs. The program’s emphasis on experiential learning and the required senior practicum give graduates the head start they need for success in a highly competitive job market or admission to graduate school.

Honors in organizational communication may be earned by students who meet the following criteria: (1) maintain a GPA of 3.67 in courses required for the organizational communication major; (2) receive at least an A- in the capstone course, COM 401 Senior Practicum in Communication; and (3) be approved by the communication studies faculty.