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Communication

Design your degree to fit your passion and pursue the career you want. Communication professionals work in a variety of fields including copywriting, digital marketing, social media strategy, content creation, public relations, and corporate training.  Combine an internship experience with rigorous courses that teach a wide array of effective communication strategies to prepare you for the workforce after graduation. 

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Clara Wieland

Communication major

“When I toured campus myself, I instantly felt comfortable and knew this was the place for me. I loved how intentional everyone was when getting to know me and helping me envision myself as a student here.”

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  • Corporate Concentration
    Coordinate communication for a company—assemble training guides, organize special events, and contribute in administrative discussions.
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  • Digital Media Management Concentration
    Specialize in creating and managing content online—maintain websites, design social media posts, and learn effective digital strategies.
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  • Journalism and Media Concentration
    Communicate effectively to achieve understanding—launch press releases, draft news features, and report on local events.
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  • Composite Communication Major
    This composite major allows students to experience a wide array of communication experience needed for the diverse job market.
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  • Master of Education Program - Concentration in Teaching & Technology (T&T)
    Become a content expert with our graduate program. This certificate is designed for individuals who would like to teach dual credit or post-secondary communication courses.
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Beyond graduation

Explore the possibilities

With “communication” ranking as the #1 desired skill in job applicants across all industries, effective communicators will always find somewhere they’re wanted for work. Career opportunities with a Communication degree can include:

  • Public Relations Manager
  • Communications Specialist
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Radio/TV Announcer
  • Reporter
  • Media Planner
  • Corporate Communicator

Where you'll study

Our Communication Department is housed on the second floor of McFarland Hall, in a newly renovated office suite with a state-of-the-art social media room.
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Plan of Study

  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems
  • Fundamentals of Public Speaking
  • College Composition I
  • Lab Science
  • Learning to Live
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Introduction to Professional Writing
  • Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
  • Lab Science
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Art and Music
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Literacies
  • Elective
  • Social Science
  • Additional Humanities or Social Science
  • Gender Communication
  • Directed elective
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Corporate Communication
  • Communication and Interviewing
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Minor course
  • Public Relations
  • Directed elective
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Minor course
  • Group Dynamics
  • Internship
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Minor course
  • Communication Theory
  • Organizational Communication
  • Senior Capstone
  • Directed elective
  • Minor course
Joe Wright

Joe Wright

Communication alumnus

“VCSU definitely helped me prepare for running my own business. I have used my communication degree every day with Wright Foot and Archive. From posting on social media, building my website, and building relationships with my direct-to-consumer customers as well as my wholesale accounts.” 

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Meet an advisor

Shannon Vanhorn

Shannon Vanhorn, Ph.D.

Professor
Department

Communication Arts

Office Location
  • McFarland Hall 205C