We prepare students for professional success and meaningful life experience with skills and competencies of ethical and effective communication. The curriculum cultivates career-ready practices and strengths, including critical thinking and problem solving, research and presentation skills, leadership, relationship building, digital literacy, and global and intercultural awareness. Our graduates excel in a variety of professions with their abilities to lead, influence, and relate to diverse communities and audiences.
Opportunities for Comm Studies Students
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Student Support & Well-Being Resources
Scholarships
Burton and Patsy Meisel Endowment Scholarship Dr. Suzanne V. Loen Berg Scholarship Larry Schnoor Forensics Endowment Scholarship Wolff Communication Studies Scholarship
Why Comm Studies
A degree in Communication Studies offers students a foundation for success in many careers across a wide variety of job sectors.
Potential Career Opportunities
A Communication Studies degree prepares students for a variety of jobs and vocations, and provides a foundation for success in many careers. Professional work can include sales, event planning, public relations, training and development, as well as a variety of positions in non-profit organizations. The degree prepares students for graduate programs in many higher education roles as well as law degrees.
Thomas Eichten, Communication Studies
"...professors...always made themselves available for questions and help..."
Andrea Rossow, Communication Studies
"...comprises a dedicated team of faculty and staff who work cohesively to support the learning goals of students..."
Fatima Jalloh, Communication Studies
"...find a career path with the guidance and support of the faculty in the department."
Kadie Fales, Communication Studies
"All of the people that I have met have really worked with me to plan-out and reach my goals..."
Communication Studies Degree Programs
From one-on-one conversations to addressing a large crowd in a public arena, communication is a part of our daily lives. Communication Studies prepares you for almost any career path you choose.
Opportunities for Comm Studies Students
Start here for information on student organizations, internships, study abroad opportunities and more.
Department of Communication Studies Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff contact information for the Department of Communication Studies.
