Within the Communication Studies major, students have the opportunity to become specialists in their field by completing one of the following concentrations.

• Interpersonal/Organizational - focuses on developing people skills, and prepares students for careers in management, sales, social services, event planning, development, or fundraising.
• Message & Media - focuses on message design and production, and prepares students for careers in public relations, outreach, advertising, copywriting, marketing, editing, publishing, promotion, journalism, or broadcasting.
• Social Influence - focuses on developing skills in community leadership and public service, and prepares students for careers in politics, advocacy, law, or civic affairs.
• Individualized Concentration - allows students to design a plan of study that fits their interests; previous individualized concentrations include Intercultural Communication, Health Communication, Public Relations, and Sports Marketing.

Learn More About the Communication Studies Department

Communication Studies Department Fact Sheet
Communication Studies Department Major Requirements
Communication Studies Department Course Descriptions
Communication Studies Department Website