- The primary areas of study within the communication studies program include the following:
- Interpersonal communication and public speaking
- Intercultural communication and health
- Nonverbal communication and listening
- Small group and organizational communication
- Interpersonal communication, family communication, and gender
- Rhetorical studies and public speaking
- While a degree in communication studies provides a foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to a wide range of professions, students will need to consider carefully how they can tailor their broad education to specific jobs and industries. Internships, volunteer experience, elective courses, and complementary majors or minors can play a pivotal role in their preparation for various careers.