Student Learning Outcomes

The Communication major provides a multi-faceted program of study that begins with an understanding of foundational, theory-based communication to develop basic critical thinking skills vital to working in emerging 21st century communication technologies. Upon completion of the Communication major, students will be able to:

• Describe the communication discipline and its central questions.
• Employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
• Critically analyze messages.
• Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
• Utilize communication to embrace difference.
• Apply ethical communication principles and practices.
• Influence public discourse.