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Communication Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Communication Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Program Description

The communication major aims to prepare students to develop intellectual skills to analytically and critically create, design, deliver, and interpret messages. We strive to nurture students in becoming influential leaders and active citizens who contribute to domestic and global communities as effective and ethical communicators. The program offers the study of applied and theoretical aspects of the communication process in interpersonal, professional, organizational, and intercultural contexts. The communication faculty are dedicated to creating a supportive academic environment for students’ success and providing guidance for careers with a communication degree. Students will be equipped with strong communication skills and knowledge necessary and relevant in various professions.

Likely Career Paths

Communication Trainer, Museum Curator, Editor, Publicist, Quality Inspector, Webmaster, Radio Talk Show Host, Career and Training Advisor, Salesperson, Accreditation Specialist, Advertising Executive, Sales Representative, Script Writer, Newspaper Publisher, Secondary School Speech Teacher, Speechwriter, Sports Announcer, Sports Marketer, Sports Publicist, News Anchor, Paralegal, Human Resources Specialist, Human Rights Officer, Instructional Designer, Tour Guide, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Linguist, Child Welfare Worker, Claims Adjuster, College Admissions Counselor, Private Investigator, Production Assistant, Promotional Specialist, Motivational Speaker, Multicultural Specialist, Patient Rights Advocate, Journalist, Labor Negotiator, Language Arts Teacher,

Law Firm Recruiter, Media Account Executive, Mediation Specialist, College Recruiter, Government Relations Officer, Lobbyist, Public Information Officer, Community Affairs Liaison, Proofreader, Community College Speech Instructor, Personnel Development Specialist, Conference Leader, Company Spokesperson, Copywriter, Counselor, , Technical Recruiter, University Information Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Parliamentarian, Development Officer, Child Language Specialist, Political Activist, Disc Jockey, Mental Health Professional, College Admission Counselor, Drug Company Representative, Broadcasting Production Supervisor, Lawyer, Employment Interviewer, Environmental Lobbyist, Editor, Events Planner, Fashion Merchandiser, Film Marketing, Press Secretary, Instructional Development.Wedding Consultant, Leasing Consultant, Legal Communication Consultant, National Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Consultant, Labor Relations Consultant,

Communication Consultant, Consultant/Specialist, Diversity Consultant, Intercultural Communication Consultant, Recreational Coordinator and Supervisor, Alumni Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, International Students Coordinator, Hospital Volunteers Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, Market Researcher, Public Opinion Researcher, Communication Researcher, Arts Administrator, Department Administrator, Administrative Aide, University Administrator, Systems Administrator, Executive Administrative Assistant.

Television Producer, Television Reporter, Information Analyst, Consulting Analyst, Database Analyst, Political Analyst and Campaign Director, Media Buyer, Media Critic, Educational Media Specialist, Media Relations, Student Activities Director, Student Services Director, Community Outreach Director, Nonprofit Organization Director, Director of Admissions, Director of Corporate Communication, Public Affairs Director, Community Relations Director, Radio News Director, Activities Director, Camp Director, Residential Housing Director Forensics/Debate Director, Fundraiser, Corporate Communication Director.

Gallery Manager/Owner, Marketing Communication Manager, Marketing Product Manager, Crisis Manager, Business Manager, Arena Director/Manager, Theatre Manager, Broadcasting Floor Manager, Communication Statistician, Property Manager, Telemarketing Manager, Health Services Manager, Account Manager, Hotel Manager, Human Resources Manager, Maintenance Supervisor Manager, Travel/Conference Manager,

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit the CWU Financial Aid site for more information). Additional fees of $200.
Location: Ellensburg
Primary contact: 509-963-1055 | communication@cwu.edu | CWU Communication

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
COM 207	CMST& 101
COM 201	CMST& 102
COM 253	CMST& 210
COM 250	CMST& 220
COM 251	CMST& 230

The Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) provides CWU equivalencies for courses at other colleges and universities.

Advising Notes

Students transferring with an AA-DTA or the equivalent number of completed courses valid for the General Education program are able to complete the requirements of each major program offered by the Department of Communication within two academic years or less.
Any Washington state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy all general education requirements.
Students must complete the two communication foundation courses (COM 201 and COM 207) with an overall average of B in order to graduate from the major. In all other courses counted toward fulfilling major or minor requirements, a minimum grade of C- is required.
Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.

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