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Why Study Communication?
There are many answers, ranging from securing full-time employment to making a difference in their workplaces and communities, to continuing their education. But among the most important answer is that college graduates with Communication degrees have the knowledge and verbal skills employers need.
They demonstrate strong verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills and have considerable expertise in speaking well in front of small and large audiences.
Employment Outlook
People with degrees in communication work in a wide range of occupations: advertising, education, healthcare, human resources, marketing, organizational consulting, motivational speaking, performing arts/drama, public relations, newspaper, radio, television, film, sports promotion, politics, campaign management, and pharmaceutical sales.
Depending on the occupation, we encourage students to combine Communication with a second major to prepare for careers in areas such as law, politics, science, education, business, management, and marketing.
Hear it. See it. Believe it.
While taking Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication, I gave a speech at least once a week. Now I am completely comfortable speaking in front of crowds, and I enjoy giving speeches and presentations.
- Jordan Harris, Student
Programs Offered
Majors
Communication, with emphasis in:
Digital Media Major:
Minor
- Communication 28 Units
Related areas and programs
- EnglishB.A.
- Graphic DesignB.F.A.
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Communication Undergraduate Programs
Public Relations Bachelor of Arts
Communication has a huge impact on the organization-stakeholder relationship. Learn to manage the spread of information, respond to and address the public's concern, and promote organizations.
Some classes you will take: Fundamentals of Speech, Visual Communication Design, and Public Relations Marketing and Development.
Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts
Explore how organizations and individuals use communication to negotiate their roles in society. This program examines the applied and theoretical aspects of interpersonal, mass, organizational, small group, and speech communication.
Some classes you will take: Persuasion and Rhetoric, Intercultural Communication, and Edutainment.
With a communications degree, I am able to explore so many different aspects of media, from research, to writing, and even working behind the camera.
- Felicia Tonga, Communication Alumna
Winner, Sonscreen Film Festival
The La Sierra University Advantage
- Experience dynamic internships and learn what it's like to be a communication professional.
- Develop the skills you will need for your future occupation.
- Enroll in fun classes like Edutainment, Newswriting, Advanced Public Speaking, and Small Group Communication.
- Attend and present at local and national communication conferences. Start building your network!
- Visit special exhibits at the Annenberg Space for Photography, the Skirball Center, the Los Angeles Times, and seminars on Journalism.
- Participate in small classes, an enriched learning experience, where everyone is known by their name - not by a number
- Receive personalized letters of recommendation for your job applications and interviews.
- Study in a university located near a national hub for communications professionals.
All organizations need people who excel in the art of communicating. Learn the skill of effective communication and prepare to enter one of the largest and most diverse fields today.
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Degree Programs
Contact and Location
communication@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2666
Gladwyn Hall, Room 113