Department of Communication and Journalism
Location: Candelaria 1265
Email: HSS@unco.edu
Website: www.unco.edu/hss/communication-studies/
Faculty: Lynn Klyde-Allaman, Ph.D.; Linda S. Allen, Ph.D.; Thomas G. Endres, Ph.D.; Jarae Fulton, M.A.; Sherilyn R. Marrow, Ph.D.; Shawn Montano, B.A.; Heidi Muller, Ph.D.; David L. Palmer, Ph.D.; Charles E. Soukup, Ph.D.; David Staton, Ph.D.
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The focus of the communication discipline is on the process of human message exchange. Classes in communication studies (COMM) emphasize the examination of theories and research relevant to the field of communication and personal improvement in communication ability.
A Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies prepares students with the knowledge and skills to be effective communicators in personal and professional settings. Coursework focuses on theoretical, analytic, and practical aspects of human interaction.
Students may elect to emphasize the study of communication studies in interpersonal, small group, educational, organizational, and intercultural contexts. Practical skills may be obtained in professional presentation, persuasion, leadership, and communication in the classroom. Students completing this program may elect to apply for graduate study in the field of communication, to apply to law or other professional schools, or to being a career in business or education.
Career preparation and understanding of mass media are two significant benefits of majoring in this discipline. Professionally-experienced, academically-qualified faculty members in each concentration provide opportunities for instruction and skills enhancement. Modern facilities include a full-UHD TV studio and a computerized news writing lab.