Communication
Why study communication?
A communication degree provides you with a versatile skill set applicable to various industries. Communication skills are crucial in fields such as public relations, marketing, journalism, social media, and more. Additionally, communication majors develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, media literacy, and personal growth through enhanced self-confidence, public speaking skills, and interpersonal connections. By studying communication, you will gain valuable skills that open doors to diverse career opportunities and equip you for success. Among the many areas of study are: public speaking, intercultural communication, business and organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, debate and persuasion.
Communication tracks for success
Although our communication minor or major offers a flexible program without required courses, the following are suggested tracks to help you tailor your classes to your career goals.
1. Communication for Relationships
COM 223: Lying and Deception
COM 261: Communicating for Happiness and Well-being
COM 361: Interpersonal Communication
COM 367: Nonverbal Communication
COM 523: Dark Side of Communication
COM 568: Dating and Relating
2. Communication for Health Professions
COM 251: Communication for Personal and Professional Success
COM 257QR: Presenting with Numbers and Graphs
COM 261: Communicating for Happiness and Well-being
COM 369: Health Communication
COM 461: Communication in Leadership
COM 511: Crisis Communication
COM 560: Communication and Social/Organizational Change
COM 563: Health Communication Campaigns
3. Teamwork, Leadership, and Professional Communication
COM 251: Communication for Personal and Professional Success
COM 264: Communicating in Workplaces and Volunteer Organizations
COM 353: Small Group Communication
COM 363: Principles and Types of Interviewing
COM 361: Interpersonal Communication
COM 495: Communication Consulting
COM 511: Crisis Communication
4. Communication for Social Justice and Advocacy
COM 195: Intercultural Communication
COM 267: Introduction to Debate
COM 352: Communication and Social Influence
COM 362: Gender Communication
COM 560: Communication and Social/Organizational Change
COM 561: Communication in Conflict Management
5. Communication for Media and Technology Studies
COM 255: Transgender Media and Representation
COM 257QR: Presenting with Numbers and Graphs
COM 277: Video Games and Human Communication
COM 352: Communication and Social Influence
COM 362: Gender Communication
COM 365: Persuasion and Social Influence
COM 555: Algorithms, AI, and Systematic Bias
The communication area offers a major and minor in communication as well as an undergraduate certificate in professional communication and presentation skills.
