Communication Studies

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies program prepares students for success in a number of fields. Communication skills are fundamental to all professions, as well as daily life. Course topics include public speaking, small group communication, argumentation and debate, oral interpretation, interpersonal communication as well as forensics practicum.

The department sponsors a highly successful forensics program. Students here compete with students from other colleges and universities in public speaking and literary performance events.

What is Communication Studies and why is it important?

The field of Communication Studies focuses on how people communicate across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. In a report on today's fastest growing careers, the U.S. Department of Labor states that communication skills will be in demand across occupations well into the 21st century. Taking Communication Studies courses in college is beneficial to any career path.

What can I do with a Communication Studies Degree?

College students with a Communication Studies Degree can be found in a variety of professional settings. According to the National Communication Association, Communication Studies graduates are employed in the following fields:

Advertising

Education

Radio and TV Broadcasting

Public Relations

Theatre and Performing Arts

Business

Government and Politics

High Technology Industries

Medicine and Healthcare

International Relations

Law

Social and Human Services

And many others.

See some famous people with degrees in Communication Studies at http://www.natcom.org





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