Applied Communication

Did you know that when asked what skills they consider most important in a successful employee, top level employers consistently respond, “Communication skills”?

Why Study Applied Communication

The goal of Applied Communication is to teach you important principles of communication that will help you succeed in your career and in your personal life. Our courses introduce you to communication principles in organizations, across cultures, in the family, and in public communication. You will also learn how to deal with conflict effectively, analyze messages you receive, and collect information for making good decisions.

These are all skills that will help you build successful relationships in any profession! You will also have opportunities to take courses that will help you prepare for your own career goals.

Our graduates pursue a variety of careers and additional education including the following:

communication directors

coordinators in organizations

event planning

sales

management

public relations

corporate training and facilitation

development

administration

advertising and marketing

Other students have pursued graduate studies in:

communication

law

business

human relations

political science

counseling

seminary

As you can see, there are many paths that can be followed with an Applied Communication degree in hand! Applied Communication is an excellent choice for students seeking greater flexibility in selecting a career path and for students considering graduate school.