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.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Communication program at the University of Idaho offers both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The program aims to equip students with effective communication skills in various professional, cultural, and interpersonal settings. It combines a solid foundation in the liberal arts with strong communication skills.
Outline:
The program's coursework includes classes in:
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational communication
- Intercultural communication
- Persuasion
- Conflict management
Teaching:
The program is taught by top-notch faculty who provide essential career skills to students.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for high-demand occupations in various industries, including:
- Public relations
- Sales
- Editing
- Writing The program also helps students navigate the ever-changing media landscape and understand the importance of communication skills in building relationships with stakeholders, investors, and clients.
Other:
- The program is a good fit for individuals who enjoy working with people, have good verbal and interpersonal communication skills, are strong writers, and like working with diverse populations.
- The multidisciplinary nature of the program prepares students for diverse businesses and industries.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
