Department of 沟通

Explore the art and science of communication.

The Department of 沟通 is a collaborative community of faculty, 学生, and staff at the forefront of understanding the ever-changing communications and media landscape. At the very heart of all communication lies creativity and innovation. 学生 studying communication at 沃拉沃拉大学 can explore the world through studying abroad, participating in research, acting on stage or in films, or interning with a variety of companies.

With a communications degree, 学生 graduate with marketable skills that fit many different job roles in social media, 公共关系, 新闻, 筹款, 市场营销, 人力资源, 和更多的.

Reach your career goals with the dynamic and impactful preparation from a communication degree.

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史蒂文是一部电影, TV, and media major who is one of four WWU 学生 currently attending the Los Angeles Film Studies Center. For 学生 who are interested in studying in LA, 这个程序, hosted through the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, provides a unique opportunity to complete elective credits with on-the-ground experience in the field of filmmaking. 沃拉沃拉大学 is the only Seventh-day Adventist university that participates in 这个程序 and also provides on-set opportunities through the Center for Media Ministry on campus.

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大学经历

What will your college experience look like as a communication major?

Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA): Explore the world and study abroad through the ACA program, and learn a foreign language that you can earn an academic minor for.

电影节: Attend annual trips to the SonScreen Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, and the 国际 Christian Film Festival.

荣誉协会: 学生 who maintain the required GPA and satisfactory department standing are inducted into Nu Zeta—the WWU chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National 沟通 Association honors society. This provides professional advancement and connections when continuing on into the professional field.

实习: Strategic communication majors intern as content writers, and social media and 公共关系 assistants. Global communication majors intern internationally in linguistics and 公共关系 positions.

职业道路

What can your career path as a communication major look like?

WWU's communication program will equip you with a versatile set of skills in communication, 批判性思维, and adaptability that are necessary for diverse and dynamic careers throughout the industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Overall employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 114,300 openings are projected each year, on average.“ Common career paths include 公共关系 specialist, 社交媒体经理, corporate communication specialist, 和记者.