Welcome to Communication Studies

Communication – the art and science of transmitting information from person to person.  It’s an art because most of what we communicate is a reflection of life: ideas, systems, desires . . . love.  It’s a science because the theories of communication manifest themselves in very concrete and technical structures: newscasts, speeches, feature films, even a State of the Union address.   

In the Comm Studies department we look at communication in several different ways, from reaching large numbers of people through the mediums of film and television to reaching a small number of people, or even one person, through interpersonal relationships and public speaking.

We offer two majors and three minors in these areas:

• If you're interested in writing, producing, and/or directing films and television shows, or in other behind-the-camera work, check out our BA in Mass Communications 

• If you're interested in being in front of the camera as a newscaster or sportscaster, or working in Public Relations, or in other areas requiring good communication skills, check out our BA in Communications

• If you're already planning to major in law, political science, ministry, or other areas that require excellent communication skills, or if you're majoring in journalism or kinesiology, check out our minors in Communication or Broadcasting

• If your major is ministry or missions, teaching, or other areas involving face-to-face instruction, you might want to consider our minor in Media Production

• And regardless of your major, if you enjoy performing, debating, or argumentation, you should consider trying out for our Forensics Team