Communication Studies- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, with options to specialize in Organizational Communications/Public Relations or Speech Communication.
- Minors: Journalism, Speech Communications
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies and Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Communication Studies.
- Advertising Account Executive, $66,797 annually in our region
- Public Relations Specialist, $44,480 annually in our region
- Peter DeCaro, Ph.D., Florida State (’98)
- Vickie L. Harvey, Ph.D., Univ. of Denver (’93)
- Fred P. Hilpert, Ph.D., Oregon (’72)
- Meikuan Huang, Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois (’07)
- Marjorie A. Jaasma, Ph.D., Pacific (’95)
- Greg Jacquay, M.A., CSU Stanislaus (’98)
- Xun (Sunny) Liu, Ph.D., Univ. of Michigan (’08)
- Keith E. Nainby, Ph.D., Southern Illinois (’03)
- John R. Sumser, Ph.D., Stony Brook Univ. (’89)
- Michael Tumolo, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University (’08)
The College offers 15 majors and 25 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to five degrees and two certificate programs offered at the graduate level.
CHSS contact info
Founding Dean: Carolyn J. Stefanco
Interim Associate Dean:
Sari Miller-Antonio
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CHSS
Explore Further: Department Web site »
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 scientific 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.
- Communication Theory
- Persuasive Messages
- Intercultural Communication
- Conflict and Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Communication for Leadership
- Communication Research Methods
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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Turlock, CA 95382