Communication BA

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One degree with a world of career options.

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The field of communication offers job opportunities in nearly every industry.

Nearly every major company or industry now employs communication professionals in some capacity. Our BA in communication program provides practical, real-world education in some of the most important disciplines in the field.

In-Demand Careers

  • Publicist/Press Secretary
  • Advertising Executive
  • Social Media Influencer
  • Videographer
  • Podcaster
  • Broadcast Journalist

Why Communication? | Why Our Program?

  • Our program prepares students for careers in media (TV, video, podcasting/radio, streaming, social, journalism, sports, entertainment and digital) as well as advertising (marketing, public relations).
  • Our two minors in communication and digital media production allow students in other disciplines to augment their education.
  • Students may gain hands-on experience in our on-campus multimedia production studio and join our student-run media organizations: The Anchor (newspaper), ANCHOR-TV and WXIN (radio).
  • Topics covered in the include: advertising, media ethics, social media communication, audio production, digital video production and sports reporting.

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The 榴莲视频 Advantage

Students learn by doing with many project-based courses and real-world opportunities to build a portfolio of work to present to future employers and graduate schools.

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Hillary Lima

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鈥 Double Major in Communication and Political Science

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