Humanities and Communication

Bachelor of Science in Communication

The major in communication prepares graduates to meet today's ever-growing demand for skilled communicators who have specialized backgrounds in business, science or technology. Course work emphasizing either business or science and engineering augments a strong foundation in theoretical communication, in visual communication, and in written and oral communication.

Graduates of this program are able to plan, research, write, edit and design reports, strategic plans, proposals, articles, brochures and other kinds of communication for both print and electronic delivery. Additionally, students learn to create and deliver effective professional presentations.

 

Program Overview / Curriculum

Communication Internship

Graduates specializing in Strategic Communication-Business typically find employment in:

  • Public relations
  • Marketing
  • Publications research
  • Advertising
  • Copywriting
  • Editing
  • Training and development
  • Public information
  • Customer relations

Graduates specializing in Scientific and Technical Communication are typically employed as:

  • Writers and editors for technical or scientific publications or organizations
  • Documentation designers
  • Technical publications specialists
  • Instructional designers
  • Proposal writers