Students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Communication must first complete all courses and requirements associated with the pre-communication preparation designation. Once all pre-communication preparation courses and requirements are met, the student completes and submits the transition form, available on the department’s Blackboard site, to the department’s academic advisor. After verification of accuracy, the student is accepted into the professional program and can continue pursuing a degree in the Department of Communication.

Career Opportunities

Course work in the journalism major prepares students for careers in news reporting, media writing, broadcast writing, and broadcast production. The courses in each track emphasize written and oral communication skills and prepare students to communicate in meaningful and effective ways.