Students who specialize in Communication Studies will learn the skills necessary to produce appropriate messages, both oral and written, for a variety of contexts, including mediated environments and in-person situations, public and private settings and audiences that range from small and homogeneous to large and diverse. They will study the art of persuasion and be able to communicate strategically in professional contexts. For course descriptions, visit the course catalog.
Required Courses:
- Public Communication (COM 1020)
Electives (choose four):
- Introduction to Communication (COM 2801)
- Principles of Public Relations (COM 3401)
- Gender and Communication (COM 3520)
- Conflict Management (COM 3621)
- Communication and Nonprofit Organizing (COM 3742)
- Communication and Advocacy (COM 4500)
- Persuasion and Social Influence (COM 4510)
- Intercultural Communication (COM 4531)
- Social Media Marketing (MKT 3400)
- Gender, Race, and the Media (WGS 3420)