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Communication Studies

Why Choose a听Communication Studies听Degree?

The听Communication Studies听program prepares students for success in a number of fields. Communication skills are fundamental听to all professions, as well as daily life. Course topics include public speaking, small group communication, argumentation and debate, oral interpretation, interpersonal communication as well as forensics practicum.

The department sponsors a highly successful forensics program. Students here compete with students from other colleges and universities in public speaking and literary performance events.

What is Communication Studies and why is it important?

The field of Communication Studies听focuses on how people communicate across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. In a report on today's fastest growing careers, the U.S. Department of Labor states that communication skills will be in demand across occupations well into the 21st century. Taking Speech Communication courses in college is beneficial to any career path.

What can I do with a Communication Studies听Degree?

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College students with a Communication Studies听Degree can be found in a variety of professional settings. According to the National Communication Association, Speech Communication graduates are employed in the following fields: