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Communication Studies

A voice for the future

From peace negotiations in the Middle East to labor agreements between management and unions, the art of communication is critical to successful human interactions. Understand the theories, principles and practices of human communication, and you'll have the keys to solving puzzles presented by interpersonal, cross-cultural, organizational and conflict situations.

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

MASTER THE ART OF COMMUNICATION. You'll sharpen your own communication skills and explore the principles and theories of effective expression to help you understand and motivate audiences.

INTERN. Join other communication studies majors who have interned with places such as the American Lung Association, Banana Republic, Gap, Chamber Theatre of Milwaukee, Miller Brewing Co., and the Milwaukee district attorney's office, as well as a variety of offices on campus.

WORK WITH THE BEST. Learn from professors who are nationally recognized leaders in persuasive, organizational, corporate, family, cross-cultural and health communication.

The Student Perspective

CAPITALIZE ON OPPORTUNITY. Marquette's location in the heart of Milwaukee and the major's structured internship program give you access to Fortune 500 companies, newspaper and broadcast organizations, and nonprofit organizations.

COVER THE SPECTRUM OF COMMUNICATION. You can focus your expertise in areas such as organizational and managerial communication, family and gender communication, interpersonal communication, and persuasion and rhetoric.

DEVELOP THE WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS. From Plato and Aristotle to modern rhetoricians, you'll learn the theories and strategies of rhetoric. You'll become a savvier consumer of information, a more persuasive speaker and a better listener.

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Suggested curriculum

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Freshman

Introduction to Communication
Media in Society
Rhetoric and Composition I
History of Cultures and Societies Elective
Foreign Language or Diverse Cultures
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Science and Nature Elective
Major/Minor Electives

Sophomore

Argumentation
Interpersonal Communication
Contemporary Presentation
Foundation of Communication Studies
Communication Studies Electives
Intro to Communication Research Methods
Diverse Cultures Elective
Mathematical Reasoning Elective
Introduction to Visual Communication
Minor/Elective Course

Junior

Organizational Communication
Persuasion
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Introduction to Theology
Philosophy of Human Nature
Theory of Ethics
Literature and Performing Arts Elective
Minor/Elective Courses

Senior

Communication Studies Electives
Communication and Contemporary Issues
Theology Elective
Minor/Elective Courses

WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO

Our communication studies graduates typically work in such areas as corporate consulting, special events planning, corporate training and development, nonprofit fund-raising, human resources and law.

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