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Communication

Communication, Social Justice & Advocacy, Digital Media

  • Major
  • Minor

Tell a story.

Overview

We offer a communication major and minor that lays a foundation in communication theory and practice that will enhance your personal, civic and professional life. Nearly every industry looks for strong communicators, who excel at writing, speaking and researching. Your career options include journalism, broadcasting social media, public relations, politics, law, ministry, business and more.

Gain on-campus communication experience through working in offices, joining the student-run newspaper or lending your skills in the podcast studio. In the community, you’ll partner with local non-profits to develop communication tools and resources like social media plans, marketing materials and volunteer management. During your senior year, you’ll complete a capstone project to demonstrate your career readiness. This allows you to build a portfolio and earn hands-on, real-life experience that helps you land your first job out of college.

Program Emphases

  • Communication

  • Digital Media - Communication

  • Digital Media - Visual Design

  • Social Justice and Advocacy

    Learn how to use communication and knowledge about social problems to help bring about social, cultural, environmental, and political changes.

Featured Student Story

Student Debt Project-Kylee Martin

  • "I feel so prepared not only from my communication classes, but also from the cross-curricular class that I take.”

    Kylee Martin '20, Communication

    Kylee Martin is using the skills she is building within her communication major coursework in nearly every aspect of her student experience. From her on-campus job and summer internship, to her involvement in student organizations and her interests outside of college, she is applying what she has learned in the classroom.

Additional Programs

  • Minors

    Communication, Storytelling

Featured Stories

communication faculty panel

  • Meet the faculty.

    Communication Professors, Zoom Discussion

    Hear from faculty of the Communication program as they discuss the various major options, curriculum and career paths for Communication students.

Faculty & Staff

  • Becki Bowman Ph.D.

    • Professor of Communication
    • “Learning is a journey. As a communication professor, I have the privilege of traveling alongside my students as they search for a voice to share important messages with the world. Sometimes, that journey takes us on a detour where we get to examine others’ stories and messages and their influences on our journeys. I would be hard-pressed to find more enjoyable work.”

  • Julia Kuttler Ph.D.

    • Assistant Professor of Communication
    • "I want students to feel welcomed to express their ideas and grow through experience, not merely through reading. I strive for an inclusive and engaging learning environment. By including media, activities, and service-learning, I hope students from all disciplines leave my classroom with an interest in analyzing media and understanding the importance in critical thinking.”

  • Aleen Ratzlaff Ph.D.

    • Adjunct Instructor in Public Speaking

  • Jerrad Willis M.A.

    • Adjunct Instructor in Communication and English
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