Communication is at he heart of being human and encompasses everything from how we create and maintain relationships to how we generate and distribute messages and information in our communities, in a workplace and around the world. Communication is essential to our identity and our culture. Within in the framework of a sound liberal arts education, the Department of Communications offers students two exciting majors that help prepare them for careers in a wide variety of fields and industries. All Communication majors should have good writing and verbal skills and should display a critical curiosity about the world.
The Global Communication major recognizes that Communication does not occur in a vacuum and is always situated in a cultural context. It is designed to help students develop an awareness of this cultural interplay, helping them become competent and sensitive global citizens who can adapt and navigate successfully in the ever-changing, cross-cultural environment.
The Media Communication major prepares students for careers in the exciting and demanding fields of Journalism and Public Relations with focus on both solid communication theory and practical communication skills training. Knowledge of how emerging technologies are used by audiences and publics is key to Public Relations, Journalism and Digital Media practitioners in the 21st century.