The following degrees are offered by the Department of Communication.
| Major | Undergraduate | Graduate | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
Communication Studies |
MinorB.A. | M.A. | B.A. |
Program Description
Communication Studies focuses on the ways that people make use of both verbal and nonverbal messages to generate meanings within various contexts, cultures, and media. Courses provide a strong theoretical foundation in communication as well as an emphasis on improvement in practical communication skills. Majors in Communication Studies have the flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest while obtaining a thorough understanding of communications.
| Major | Undergraduate | Graduate | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
Strategic Communication |
MinorB.S. | B.A.M.S. M.S. (global) |
Program Description
The strategic communications program prepares students to use advertising, public relations, social media, and organizational communication to build mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its key stakeholders.
| Major | Undergraduate | Graduate | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Strategic Communication (Technology Law and Policy) |
M.S. |
Program Description
The Master of Science in Strategic Communications with a Concentration in Technology Law and Policy online program focuses on the critical thinking, analysis, and practical skills you need to develop and implement communication strategies that address real-world issues. Learn how to deploy an array of tools to craft, track and measure communication effectiveness while gaining a functional understanding of paid, earned, shared and owned media.
Certificates
The Communication Department offers several certificates that can be earned while completing a degree which increases students’ career possibilities!
- Debate and Forensics
- Health Communication
- Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
- Nonprofit Communication
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Social Media Management
Interested in receiving a Master’s in just one year post-graduation? Ask about our Accelerated Masters option that allows qualifying students to start graduate courses while in their junior year! This saves both TIME and MONEY as approved upper-level hours will satisfy both undergraduate and graduate program requirements.
