Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication Studies] From Illinois Dominican University

Required courses bring theory and practice together, while other major requirements equip students with the competencies today?s employers seek, including:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and reading
• Problem solving
• Decision making

Students complete a rigorous academic program consisting of courses in:

• General education
• Historical and theoretical foundations
• Research methods
• Performance
• Application
• Practical experience

A degree in communication studies will provide a clearer understanding of the role communication plays in students? personal and professional lives.

Communication coursework tends to be broadly focused and multidisciplinary. As such, communication graduates have highly polished speaking and writing skills that help them stand out from the crowd, no matter what type of career they ultimately pursue.

The skills acquired in the communication majors will prepare students for ethical, informed and rewarding careers in a wide range of fields, including the media, education and event planning. Their education will give them the insights they need to serve their respective audiences and to help create a more just world.