Program Overview

Communication, B.A. & B.S.

Overview

Learn to apply principles of effective communication in a variety of professional, cultural, and interpersonal settings. Interact with top-notch faculty and develop essential career skills to become an effective communicator. This degree combines a solid foundation in the liberal arts with strong communication skills.

Coursework

• Interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural communication
• Persuasion and conflict management

Program Details

• Available on campus and fully online at U of I
• Multidisciplinary nature of the field trains students for diverse businesses and industries
• Prepares students for high-demand occupations, including public relations, sales, editing, and writing
• Helps students navigate an ever-changing media landscape and understand the importance of communication skills in selling products and building relationships with stakeholders, investors, and clients

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy working with people
• Have good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Are a strong writer
• Like working with diverse populations

Career Outcomes

• Equal opportunity representatives and officers
• Social and community service managers
• Public relations specialists
• Customer service representatives
• Meeting, convention, and event planners
• Marketing managers
• Lodging managers
• Human resources managers
• Survey researchers
• Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing (except technical and scientific products)
• Recreation workers

Location

Moscow

Availability

Available online and on-campus

Related Programs

• English, B.A./B.S.
• Broadcasting & Digital Media, B.A./B.S.