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NBS allows broadcasting students to explore the future of their field.
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Dept alum Laura Jones has been named Washington Teacher of the Year. See KIMA's story.

 


Majors in Journalism, Public Relations and Communication Studies


Ten Reasons To Choose Communication At Central

1. The skills and concepts you learn here are essentials in so many fields. You develop the flexibility to do many things in your future career. 6. We offer state-of-the-art majors in high-demand disciplines.
2. We believe you as a communication professional should make a difference as informed participants in a democracy - starting right now! 7. All classes emphasize real world applications
3. We are committed to teaching, learning and living in an environment that promotes multicultural and global communication competencies. 8. We emphasize service learning, internships and practicums to give you a jump start on your career.
4. Our programs are recognized by employees as good places to recruit highly qualified people. 9. Our classes are small, so you get personal attention from our highly qualified faculty.
5. Communication is essential to career success - and life success as well. 10. Our graduates get the jobs they want and you will too!

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