Communication Studies
Strong communication skills are key to every profession, so WOU’s major in this field has far-reaching applications. You’ll get the skills you need to meet the challenges of professions that require strong organizational, interpersonal and intercultural communication abilities. Choose this major if you want to work in areas such as government and politics, business communication, or communication and outreach, to name a few.
credits required for the Communication Studies major
students enrolled in the Communication Studies major
students per class on average in the Communication Studies program
%
of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Learn and apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context
- Critically analyze targeted messages
Career opportunities
- Human Resources Generalist
- Campaign Director
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Communication Director
Related majors
Communication Studies minor
Combining your favorite major with a minor in communications can be a recipe for success. Employers are looking for applicants with solid communication skills, from the instant they read your cover letter to your first day on the job. Get the training you need to stand out as a communicator.
credits required for the Communication Studies minor
Faculty
WILLIAM ANDERSEN
Instructor, Communication Studies
503-838-8851 | andersw@wou.edu | BELL 115
PAULA BALDWIN
Humanities Chair, Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-8065 | baldwinp@wou.edu | BELL 315
ALEX CURRY
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-9436 | currya@wou.edu | BELL 116
TIARA GOOD
NTT Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-9446 | goodt@wou.edu | BELL 118
EMILY PLEC
Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-8819 | plece@wou.edu | BELL 114
DANA SCHOWALTER
Associate Professor, Department Chair, Communication Studies
503-838-9240 | schowalterd@wou.edu | BELL 117
SARAH SHELDRICK
Instructor, Communication Studies
503-838-8152 | sheldricks@wou.edu | BELL 123
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