Students apply their understanding of communication research and principles to personal, professional, and community relationships and concerns. The department encourages students to tailor their program of study to meet their own interests.
Majors select from one of three areas of concentration described below.
The Honors Program in Communication allows qualified students to pursue advanced study. A minor in Communication is also available. A major in Communication requires a minimum of 36 credit hours from departmental offerings. Students must complete SPC 2600, Public Speaking, before being admitted to the Communication major. A student can be admitted to the university without SPC 2600, but it must be completed as part of requirements for the major.