该专业为学生提供了很大的灵活性，以量身定制基于理论和应用课程的课程。它满足了偏爱通才交流的学生的需求，也满足了那些寻求学术性更高，应用较少的方法的学生的需求。将此专业与新闻，媒体制作和公共传播进行比较。与传播学系的其他专业一样，传播学专业遵循新闻与大众传播教育认证委员会的标准。
This major allows students much flexibility to tailor a program of theory-based and applied courses. It meets the needs of students preferring a generalist approach to communication, as well as for students seeking a more academic, less applied approach. Compare this major with journalism, media production, and public relations and advertising. Students in Communication Studies prepare for careers in organizational communication, research, media analysis, lobbying, speechwriting, fundraising, and other fields that require a liberal arts education enhanced with communication expertise. The major also provides a base for graduate education in communication, law, management, and other professional areas.