Communication Arts and Sciences

We explore the many philosophies, theories, and practices of communication, and prepare students for work in a wide range of industries and occupations.

Communication Arts and Sciences

Communication: the art and science of transmitting information from person to person. Being human is all about communication. We spend our lives communicating ideas, information, requests, needs, desires, and entertainment. Those are exactly the skills we perfect in the four majors of the Department of Communication. Graduates assume leadership positions in non-profit, government, and industry sectors; are employed as research analysts, or pursue graduate work in a variety of fields including research and law school. 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: speeches, websites, press releases – even a State of the Union address. In the Communication department, we look at communication in several ways, from reaching large numbers of people through public relations to reaching a few people--or even one person--through public speaking and interpersonal relationships. And we base all of what we do on serious study and research.