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Understanding human communication is a skill that sets you apart in any job market. At Stevenson, learn to create and sustain relationships, influence others, and build lasting connections leading to rewarding careers. You will be empowered to challenge assumptions, serve as a change agent, and gain the skills necessary to advocate for yourself and for others through the power of public discourse.
Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Communication Studies program will:
- Distinguish the communication discipline from related areas of study.
- Apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in personal, public, and professional contexts.
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context using multiple communication modalities and technologies.
- Critically analyze messages in various communication contexts.
- Evaluate the ethical elements of communication situations.
- Utilize communication to embrace difference.
- Interpret diverse perspectives and advocate with empathy for oneself and others.
The Mill Experience
Stevenson’s Student-Run Design and Communications Agency
The Mill Agency at Stevenson University provides an opportunity for students to work with clients in a collaborative student-driven environment. School of Design, Arts, and Communication majors interact and work on communication and design solutions to meet clients’ needs while collaborating in an agency setting. Students use design thinking to execute professional solutions through research, discussion, iterative making, and formal presentations.
Meet Our Students & Alumni
Creating Community through Communication
Ashlynn Toppin
Communication Studies / Film and Moving Image Minor
When Ashlyn Toppin thinks of Stevenson University, she thinks of home: “I remember vividly walking onto campus and feeling a sense of home, peace, and community.”
Study Communication Studies at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
| CM 120 | Human Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 235 | Media & Society | 3 credits |
| CM 236 | Communication Writing and Research | 4 credits |
| CM 390 | Organizational Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 440 | Persuasion Theory | 3 credits |
| CM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Communication Studies program.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| CM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| CM 115 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 120 | Human Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 205 | Communication Ethics | 3 credits |
| CM 206 | Listening and Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 211 | Intercultural Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 235 | Media and Society | 3 credits |
| CM 236 | Communication Writing and Research | 3 credits |
| CM 290 | Internship Preparation | 1 credit |
| CM 300 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| CM 310 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 credits |
| CM 315 | Communication Theory | 3 credits |
| CM 331 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 390 | Organizational Communication | 3 credits |
| CM 401 | Internship | Variable credits; minimum 3 credits required |
| CM 440 | Persuasion Theory | 3 credits |
| CM 445 | Communication and Leadership | 3 credits |
| CM 460 | Communicating Identities | 3 credits |
| CM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 credits |
Career Opportunities
Career Paths for Communication Studies Majors
With a degree in Communication Studies, you can customize your future with the communication skills necessary to lead others. Graduates of our Communication Studies program embark on many rewarding career choices, including:
- Brand Ambassador
- Cultural Advisor/Liaison
- Communication Coordinator/Officer
- Director of Client Relations
- International Relations and Negotiations
- Lobbyist or Campaign Manager
- Patient/Client Advocate
Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Career Connection Center.
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Communications
Students majoring in Communication Studies may not earn a minor in Communication. A minor in Communication is available. Please contact the department chair for more information.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
BA Option
Students also have the option of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. The student must fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements and complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or completion of 202 level.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Communications who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
Communication News
Over the last month, there has been a lot of news coming from Stevenson's Communication alums! Our department is thrilled to see our graduates thriving in their fields.
Communication's very own Lauryn Davis is one of the people thanking donors for supporting our students and for their committed philanthropy. Along with Dr.
Comm alum Julia Tucker ('14 undergraduate degree, '15 graduate degree), known to many for singing the The Star-Spangled Banner at Mustang Stadium, Camden Yards, and at other events, will be singing backup for Sarah Brightman .
Which Communication program is your best fit?
Stevenson’s communication programs offer different focus areas to help students craft their path to their desired interests and potential career. So, what’s the difference between Communication Studies and Business Communication at Stevenson?
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