The Department of Communication Studies can provide a solid academic foundation for students and also serve a variety of career objectives. An essential component of a liberal arts education, communication competence is a requirement for most positions in modern business and industry. The Department of Communication Studies is small enough to provide outstanding graduate and undergraduate teaching, yet large enough to rank as one of the finest programs in the country (the Department recently ranked first in the nation in research productivity among private University Master's level programs).

We offer two degree programs, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. The B.A. consists of 27 semester hours and must include a minor. In addition, the BA requires the completion of 6 hours of foreign language at the sophomore level. The B.S. degree requires 36 hours in the major and does not require (although we recommend) a minor. In addition, the BS allows diligent students to either complete a second major or a second minor, if desired. Two programs are offered with the BS degree.

The Communication Studies emphasis provides a fundamental grounding in the process of communication. Courses help students to understand and analyze communication in interpersonal, business, and public speaking settings. The Communication in Human Relations emphasis provides students with the tools and skills needed to become proficient communicators in public settings, on the job, or in their relationships with others. A minor is also available, as well as an option that allows students to obtain both an undergraduate major and a master's degree in five years (3/2 program).

07/25/06