传播研究专业旨在为您提供入门级专业职位（与营利性组织和非营利组织一起）和研究生级专业化的广泛准备。您可以从传播研究专业的以下领域中进行选择：公众宣传，公共传播或组织传播。
Guided by its classical roots, communication addresses the persuasive power of discourse and its role in democratic societies. Our program will help you develop as a civic-minded and ethical communicator. Courses and projects are designed to hone your skills in: public speaking, teamwork, persuasive communication, solid argument construction, and analytical reasoning. Throughout the program, you will examine people's use of verbal and non-verbal symbols to construct messages and create meaning. Gain experience in analyzing communication between individuals, groups, and organizations in private, public, and mediated contexts. The Communication Studies major is designed to provide you broad preparation for entry-level professional jobs (with for-profit and non-profit organizations) and graduate-level specialization. You may choose from the following concentrations within the Communication Studies major: public advocacy, public communication, or organizational communication.