Communication Studies
Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a major in communication studies for Â鶹´«Ã½s who want to deepen their understanding of written, spoken and electronic communication.
The program's open, integrative approach is a good fit for you if you plan to pursue graduate studies, or if you're undecided or want flexibility in choosing an area of specialization. As a communication studies Â鶹´«Ã½ at WMU, you'll take courses in mass media, corporate and organizational communication, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and leadership and social influence.
WMU offers communication-related Â鶹´«Ã½ organizations as general as the communication studies degree, and as specific as you want to get. The Public Relations Organization provides Â鶹´«Ã½ in corporate and organizational communication, event planning, promotions, media relations and other functions of the public relations profession. WIDR, the campus radio station, and the Western Herald, WMU's Â鶹´«Ã½ newspaper, will keep you on top of campus information and events. They're also known well beyond campus for providing Â鶹´«Ã½s with tremendous real-world experience through high-profile positions.
Recent WMU graduates with degrees in communication studies are working as:
- Account executives
- Activity and event coordinators
- Customer service and claims representatives
- Customer service, insurance and real estate agents
- Editorial assistants
- Health care coordinators
- Human resources administrators
- Internal and external communication specialists
- Lobbyists
- Negotiators
- Recruiters
- Sales managers
- Spokespersons and speechwriters
- Trainers
- Writers
Among the organizations they work for are:
- Hospitals
- Media organizations
- Government agencies
- Lobbying firms
- Private corporations
WMU's undergraduate program in communication studies provides great flexibility for Â鶹´«Ã½s who plan to pursue graduate studies in any communication or business field, and for those who are interested in attending law school.
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