Why choose Communication?

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills are some of the most important assets you can have to get (and keep) a job. The most important attributes in job candidates are:

• Leadership
• Ability to work as a team
• Written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Verbal communication skills

Beyond professional development, communication skills are vital to our relationships and quality of life. COMM classes help students grow their conflict resolution skills, their empathy, strategies for difficult conversations, and a critical understanding of communicating across different cultures and identities.

What will you learn?

Our courses are broad-based and cover topics including: 

• Public speaking
• Intercultural
• Interpersonal
• Persuasion
• Conflict
• Business
• Media
• Team communication and leadership

What will you do?

Good communication skills are one of the best indicators of success in the workplace, in interpersonal relationships, and in public life. Concepts in communications classes help people navigate conflict, connect with people across cultural divides, inform and persuade others, and collaborate effectively in groups and teams.

Communication skills are sought-after areas in many fields, including:

• Law
• Education
• Marketing and public relations
• Business management
• Politics
• Nonprofit sector
• Law enforcement and emergency services
• Healthcare
• Business
• Technology sector
• Media and journalism