A major in Communication Studies offers you the knowledge and expertise that are essential to becoming a leader in a complex world.

The mission of the Communication Studies Department is to equip communication majors with the theoretical foundation they need to know the origins and premises of the field of communication and the practical experience to perform the skills they?ll need on the job. In keeping with the university?s academic integrity code and the beliefs of the College of Arts and Sciences, the department seeks to develop ethical men and women of disciplined, creative minds and lives that focus on leadership, service, and learning. Additionally, the department provides its majors with an intellectual foundation in the liberal arts that promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and Christ-like conduct.

Communication will be used in every career path a student chooses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a major in Communication Studies has a longer list of career opportunities than a major in engineering, biological sciences, and mathematics. In fact, Communication is?the?essential skill for this Information Age. A major in Communication Studies will provide students with the skills necessary to achieve success in all aspects of your life. So regardless of the field the student ultimately ends up working in, the Communication degree is the ideal foundation for achievement in that area. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in media, teaching, ministry, service, chambers of commerce, and entertainment.