The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is a broadly-based program designed for those students who wish a generalist’s orientation to the communication profession. You will be encouraged to investigate all aspects of the program, developing a core of knowledge in communication studies, and to apply general elective hours to the minor in order to create a double major.

The Communication Studies curriculum is designed so that you will be able to:

1. Understand the process nature of communication.


2. Understand the relationship between language and meaning.


3. Develop awareness of potential problems in intercultural communication and seek ways to enhance success in interpersonal intercultural interactions.


4. Identify the interplay among source, message, channel, and audience in persuasion and the various persuasive strategies that might be used in persuasive campaigns.


5. Identify types of public presentations and steps in preparation of a public speech.

Minor in Communication Studies
(21 credits)