传播学系的教职人员不仅在课程重点的学生领域，而且在整个传播学领域都帮助培养技能。由于该系专注于学术培训和专业技能的培养，传播学专业的毕业生在写作，口语，组织和批判性思维方面具有出色的能力传播学专业的专业提供了出色的知识基础和一般技能在私营和公共经济部门中从事许多类型的工作。传播学系在四个课程领域提供近五十门课程：人际传播，媒体研究，组织和专业传播以及公共传播和倡导。选择传播学课程的39个学分专业的每个学生都必须选择这些领域之一作为课程的重点。这些课程领域中的每个领域都可以提供24个学分的辅修课程。交流研究
Communication studies is the study of the process of human communication.The field is broad because communication can be both verbal or non-verbal, and it is critical in a variety of settings. Communication can be interpersonal, mediated and intercultural. It can happen in public or private contexts.<br><br>Career opportunities for students graduating with a degree in Communication Studies are interesting and varied. Graduates may pursue communication-intensive careers in business, law, politics, social and human services, media, and higher education. Because effective communication skills are a major concern of almost every employer, the field also provides excellent knowledge foundation and general skills for careers in any type of business, industry or organization in both the public and private sector.<br><br>Students with a UWL degree in Communication Studies are also prepared for graduate study in fields such as organizational communication, media studies, international relations, health communication and college student personnel. The programs also provide a solid foundation for students who aspire to graduate study in communications, counseling, student life, seminary and law school.