The Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree provides students with skills necessary for success in a wide range of topics including public speaking, mass/new media, public relations, and culture.

Program Highlights

The communication program provides students with an opportunity to investigate communication processes as they occur within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Students analyze the human communication process, develop communication skills, and learn how to facilitate the communication of others.

Students have many opportunities to put their communication skills to work in professional settings, including the campus radio and web streaming program, internships with Chicago and Northwest Indiana media stations, and professional film production through local venues. The department also sponsors a community-based speech forum, a practicum experience with West Side Theatre Guild in Gary, IN, High School RedHawk Debate Tournament, and Communication Week Activities.

Career Opportunities

  • Community Action Director
  • Public Information Officer
  • Insurance Agent/Broker
  • Manager of Corporate Information
  • Lobbyist
  • Speech Writer
  • Media Sales Representative
  • Advertising Manager/Sales Coordinator