Program Overview

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in the Department of Communication prepares students to examine the world around them, communicate what they know, and persuade others to their point of view. Classes such as public speaking, persuasion, nonverbal communication, political rhetoric, media criticism, and television and society prepare majors for success in the professional and political arenas.

Program Overview

The program prepares majors to think critically, speak confidently and persuasively, and solve problems; skills which make alumni highly competitive in todays uncertain job market. The undergraduate major prepares students for a wide variety of potential careers and the ability to shift between career paths should the need arise. Alumni work in diverse fields such as:

• Sales
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Social media
• Broadcast media
• Government
• Law
• Health
• Academia

Academic Requirements

An overview of the undergraduate degree requirements is available, along with resources to access the most current course requirements from the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Studies.

Advising

Communication does not assign students to a specific advisor, allowing majors to seek advising at their convenience. Advising office hours and contact information are available, including the ability to schedule advising appointments.

Opportunities

The program offers advantages, requirements, and opportunities for internships and clubs, providing invaluable ways to gain real-world experience.

Honors and Awards

Scholarship opportunities and accolades are available to Department of Communication students.

About the Department

The Communication Department explores public communication, civic engagement, and persuasion, while cultivating critical understanding of communication's evolving landscape.

Department Overview

The Department of Communication is part of the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.

Department Research

The department's research areas include public communication, civic engagement, and persuasion.