Communication Arts
Major or minor in
Communication Arts
The ability to use symbols to communicate is a defining characteristic of human life. At ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, communication arts majors discover how to produce and receive those symbols in meaningful and responsible ways with respect for both similarities and differences among people and cultures.
As a communication arts major at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
you might take:
Learn the role of public discourse in society and how to present your own ideas to an audience effectively and ethically. (COMM 140)
Public Speaking
Learn the role of public discourse in society and how to present your own ideas to an audience effectively and ethically. (COMM 140)
Practice and compete in debate competition at intercollegiate tournaments as part of the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Forensics Team. (COMM 157)
Debate Practicum
Practice and compete in debate competition at intercollegiate tournaments as part of the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Forensics Team. (COMM 157)
Study the principles used to influence behaviors of individuals and groups in public relations, political campaigns, interpersonal contexts, and social movements (COMM 340)
Persuasion and Social Influence
Study the principles used to influence behaviors of individuals and groups in public relations, political campaigns, interpersonal contexts, and social movements (COMM 340)
Studying communication arts at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Beyond the classroom
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Compete regionally as well as nationally through ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s Forensics Team (competitive speech and debate).
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Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and further develop your professional skills. Some companies where communication arts majors at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ have found internships include Columbia Sportswear and World Oregon.
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Join the theatre! The ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Theatre Program is one of the most honored small college programs in the Northwest and participation is open to all students.
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Study abroad in programs specifically designed for communication arts majors.
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Life After ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
You will leave prepared for a career in areas such as:
- Communications
- Program Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales
- Insurance
- Receptionist
- Commercial Insurance Broker
- Eligibility Specialist
Estimate wage: $77.3k
Estimate of what ÃÛѨÊÓƵ communication arts alumni could be making based on their current ages, occupations and geographic locations.
Potential wage: $100.2k
The potential wage is based on the average wage for the occupations.
Top career paths
The top five education-to-career paths of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ communication arts alumni include:
- Marketing Manager
- Program Manager
- B2B Sales
- Event Coordinators
- Sales
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