The field of communications needs people who know the principles and means of message invention and transmission. This program emphasizes the how and who of communications - not just technical skills.
Core courses provide the foundation for skill building and application throughout the program.
Courses in the various areas of communications stress principles, develop written and verbal skills, enhance critical thinking, and raise awareness of history and culture. Technical courses help students learn the capabilities and limitations of communication through specific media, while cognate courses provide students with the opportunity to study effective decision making in communications. Each placement is individually developed with the guidance of the department chair and is closely supervised by a faculty member. Majors are encouraged to select a minor or a 12-credit concentration in any one discipline. This will allow students to be able to communicate effectively about a specific subject, i.e., business, politics, art.