Communication Studies- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, with concentrations in Interpersonal Communication, Media and Public Cultures, Organizational Communication and Public Relations
- Minors: Journalism, Speech Communications
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies and Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Communication Studies.
- Public Relations Specialist, $60,000
- Communication Consultant, $96,000
- Media Sales, $69,000
- Public Affairs Specialist, $81,000
- Training & Development Specialist, $60,000
- Advertising Sales Manager, $114,000
- Special Event Leader, $56,000
- Customer Service Director, $79,000
- News Broadcaster, $81,000
- News Reporter, $40,000
- Nancy F. Burroughs (Chair), Ed.D., West Virginia Univ. ('90)
- Marcy Chvasta, Ph.D., Southern Illinois Univ. ('02)
- Zac Gershberg, Ph.D., Louisiana State ('08)
- Karen L. Hartman, Ph.D., Louisiana State ('08)
- Vickie L. Harvey, Ph.D., Univ. of Denver ('93)
- Meikuan Huang, Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois ('07)
- Sheryl Hurner, Ph.D., UC Davis ('09)
- Marjorie A. Jaasma, Ph.D., Univ. of the Pacìc ('95)
- Greg Jacquay, M.A., CSU Stanislaus ('98)
- Xun (Sunny) Liu, Ph.D., Michigan State Univ. ('08)
- Elenie Opffer, Ph.D., Colorado Univ., ('03)
- Keith E. Nainby, Ph.D., Southern Illinois Univ. ('03)
- John R. Sumser, Ph.D., Stony Brook Univ. ('89)
The college offers 16 majors and 23 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to fi ve degrees and one certifi cate program offered at the graduate level.
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Communication touches upon all aspects of our lives, from our interpersonal relationships to our use of media. Communication Studies features top-quality faculty teaching relatively small classes. The program presents a balance of humanistic and scientìc instruction including the communication skills people need to function effectively in all professions.
Where can a Communication Studies degree take you? Some possible career paths include: advertising, marketing, sales, researcher, teacher, professor, public relations, reporter, editor, broadcaster, writer, radio personality, customer service, event planning, mediator, social worker, paralegal, and counselor.
- Advanced Interpersonal Communication
- Media and Public Perception
- Visual Communication
- Conflict and Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Communication for Leadership
- Intercultural Communication
- Magazine Editing and Production Go online to www.csustan.edu/CommStudies for more course descriptions.
COMM 3140: Persuasive Messages
Students will examine the logical and psychological principles used in oral and written persuasive messages. Students will analyze the persuasive process and develop effective rhetorical messages. Ethical responsibility of the communicators will be considered.
- An understanding of communication theories and research processes
- To speak in a variety of real-world contexts
- To work effectively in groups and employ critical thinking
- To write effectively
- To evaluate communication products and processes using relevant communication frameworks
Communication Studies
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