The ability to communicate effectively is crucial to success in any career. The communication major at Messiah College is designed to offer students a broad exposure to the diverse theories, skills, and knowledge that will prepare them for careers in any of the many fields that encompass this discipline. Messiah's program in communication includes public speaking, mass media, interpersonal, small group, business, and intercultural communication. Students involved in the communication major have found themselves learning as much about their own personal communication as they have learned about the broader theories and practices of the discipline. All communication majors receive a basic grounding in the discipline through a set of core courses.
Students then have the option to choose from one of three emphases.
Film Studies students spend a semester at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center . Many Communication majors go to Messiah's Philadelphia Campus , enhancing their program with classes at Temple University. More specific information about the major can be found in the catalog description that lists the various courses in the program and the course requirements for the major. Many students become involved in off-campus internships, working in businesses and professions where they can employ their skills and knowledge in a real world setting. Many of our graduates have found these types of experiences to be an invaluable part of their education and very helpful when seeking future employment.