Communication

Bachelor of Arts

Students majoring in Communication study in one of the five concentrations: Communication Studies, Health Communication, Interactive Journalism, Sports Communication or Public Relations/Integrated Communication. Each of these concentrations provides students with critical thinking, oral and written skills for communicating in a variety of contexts including small groups, organizations, and various forms of media.

What You'll Study

In addition to the concentrations of Communication Studies, Health Communication, Interactive Journalism, Sports Communication and Public Relations/Integrated Communication, you can also take courses and gain experience in advertising, and social and community services.
You can explore the transformational role of new media and technology in such areas as interpersonal relationships, internal and external organizational communication, and print and broadcast journalism.
As a Communication major, you will also enroll in a minor area of study. There are a wide range of minors offered at the university, including Political Science, History, Digital Media and Culture, Journalism, Spanish, French, German, etc.
In your final year of study, you'll enroll in capstone experience class where you can write an undergraduate thesis or develop a specialized communication project around an area of your interest.

Sample Four Year Plans

Sample Two-Year Plans (Transfer Students)

Experiences Beyond the Classroom

Upsilon Eta, a charter of Lambda Pi Eta, the official honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA) (for more information, contact chill2@coastal.edu or broessle@coastal.edu)
Take advantage of the robust internship program, where you can intern with local and national companies
Work with WCCU, our student radio, and student media groups‌‌
Learn hands-on skills in our Digital Production Studio