Communication Studies

Connect with a Broad Audience & Build Lasting Connections

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR BACHELOR OF ARTS

This program offers students an opportunity to gain the critical skills that every organization needs. You will learn to create and sustain relationships, influence others, and build lasting connections leading to rewarding careers. Students are taught to communicate sensitively and competently as global citizens and prepared for careers that require relationship building. 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.

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 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.

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Career Connections

Learn to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in all contexts. These transferable skills are sought by today’s employers.

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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 Office of Career Services.

Courses and Tracks

Courses

The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in business communication. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).

Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.

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

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.

Minors at Stevenson

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.

BS/MS Option

The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in communication studies who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. A master's degree in communication studies is available. For more information on this program, see the Stevenson University Online Catalog.

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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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