Because of the growing demand within academic and professional careers for individuals who are skilled in communications, the Department of Communication offers training and instruction in a broad variety of areas of emphasis.

The study of communication is the study of human interaction. It is concerned with the analysis, the function, and the effects of communication processes at all levels of interaction. These levels include interpersonal, small group, public, organizational, and mass communication.

An individual majoring in communication concentrates in the social sciences and humanities. Among the communication skills developed are the following: identifying and coping with barriers and breakdowns of communication, interviewing, small group dynamics, persuasion, problem-solving and decision-making, public speaking, and organizational communication.

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The mission of the Department of Communication is to provide students with outstanding education and experience in interpersonal, group, public, and mass communication so that they may be excellent communicators, listeners and critical thinkers.