Department of Communication
Lind Hall 109
(509) 963-1055
communication@cwu.edu
Department of Communication
Central Washington University
400 E University Way MS 7438
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7438
Communication is a social science discipline that focuses upon how, why, and with what effects people use language and media to convey information. It is among the oldest and the newest fields of study, with historical roots going back to the Greeks and Romans, and other ancient cultures, and with modern roots grounded in the latest developments in science and technology. It provides academic preparation for employment in journalism, the media, business and industry, government, education, and social and community service, as well as for advanced work in communication or such fields as law, film, or the ministry.
It is the mission of the Department of Communication of Central Washington University to prepare students to become active participants in communication within – and shaping – modern culture. To fulfill its mission, the department emphasizes student-centered instruction in the gathering and dissemination of written, spoken and visual information, as well as a broad range of course work in the processes, effects and theories of human communication. The department is committed to a liberal education in written, oral and visual communication, as well as to professional training in the fields of journalism, public relations and advertising.
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