Teaching communication skills in five areas of study
The Department of Communication includes five areas of emphasis: Communication Studies, Communication Teaching, Electronic Media, Journalism, and Public Relations. A bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree is offered in Communication with any of the above emphases.
Students majoring in the communication programs receive a thorough orientation in the process and roles of interpersonal and mass communication. Students develop skill in fact finding, analysis, and written and oral communication.
Departmental minors are prepared to make a communicative contribution with their major field, whether that communication is oral or written. Minor programs in the department also provide valuable complementary training for majors in business, education, humanities, the sciences, and technology.
The Department of Communication also provides service courses to help students from other departments develop desired communication skills.
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