Writing and content creation skills are a must for successful careers. The coursework in this area develops skills in a range of writing and content creation platforms. Majors must complete a total of 3 credit hours in this area.

Communication shapes every part of our lives, from our selves to our relationships to our workplaces and societies. The courses in this area provide students the foundation for understanding the impact and importance of communication processes and practices. Majors must complete a total of 12 credit hours in this area.

Information and data literacy is foundational to making good decisions in different situations. Methods courses develop skills and perspectives in gathering, interpreting, and using data. Students must take one methods course from the set of courses below.

Because communication is applicable to so many different areas, specializations provide focus areas for students to dive deeper into specific areas. You can learn more about each specialization and the coursework for each here. Each specialization consists of 12 credit hours. Majors must complete 21-24 hours of coursework across two specializations, with one course being able to count across two specializations.

It is important to apply communication theories and skills in a real-world setting. Students can choose to fulfill the Application/Capstone requirement in a way that best suits their interests and goals.