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Kansas Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Every day something shifts in the world of communications. New technology, social media, mobile devices and analytics are changing the way we communicate at a staggering speed. Being able to navigate the forces that shape news, advertising and other media makes you highly marketable.

At Kansas Wesleyan University, you will receive a liberal arts education that will develop your creative and analytical skills so you can adapt to this fast-paced world. Through your Communications major, you will study communications theory and learn to apply it through campus media opportunities and internships in the Salina community.

Your education will be augmented, too, by the mentoring you receive from KWU faculty, who will help you develop your intellectual and professional skills.

This program is offered:

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Why Major in Communications?

A Communications major prepares students to communicate effectively across a variety of professional and media environments. Students develop skills in writing, public speaking, media production, interpersonal communication, and strategic messaging.

Employers consistently rank communication skills among their most desired qualifications. Graduates are prepared for careers in public relations, media, marketing, business, nonprofit leadership, and many other fields.

Why Get a Minor in Communications?

A Communications minor helps students develop effective speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication skills. Students learn how messages are created, delivered, and received across various media and professional environments.

Strong communication skills are among the most sought-after qualities by employers. This minor complements any major and enhances career opportunities in business, education, healthcare, public relations, marketing, and countless other fields.

Program Information

Mission Statement

The mission of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts is to prepare students ethically, personally, socially and academically for the ever-changing world of digital media, theatre and rhetorical arts.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
  2. Design appropriate communication skills across various settings, purposes, and audiences.
  3. Use technology to communicate effectively in various settings and contexts.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual, ethical, historical, legal, and theoretical perspectives that inform the communication field.

Course Requirements and Descriptions

All course requirements and descriptions for KWU’s Communication Studies program can be found in the most recent version of the course catalog.

Meet the Faculty

The Communication Studies program is part of the Department of Creative Arts and Media Studies. A full listing of departmental faculty can be found here.

 

Kansas Wesleyan University

100 E. Claflin Avenue
Salina, KS 67401

785-827-5541

Kansas Wesleyan University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.