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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.
Still Deciding On A Major?
If you are having a hard time choosing a major for your college studies, you're in good company. A large number of students start college without declaring a major. And many of those who do select a major change to a different one before they graduate. College is a time of exploration. For much of your first two years you will take classes in areas such as English, science, world languages, math, and religion.
You'll have a wide variety of interesting classes to choose from within the foundational and general studies requirements. You can use this time to find what interests you most. Foundational and general studies are a regular part of the curriculum for all students at La Sierra University. By fulfilling these requirements, you are making progress toward graduation even before you choose your major. So you're not "wasting time" in college before you select your major. You're on the way to your future!
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.
I was eager to start my studies at La Sierra University, however, I was concerned about my struggles to settle on a major. After one quarter, I befriended faculty and staff who introduced me to the world of service and I knew that criminal justice was the path for me."
Laura Ramos, Criminal Justice Major
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Communication Undergraduate Programs
Many Career Options
The Spiritual Dimension
Getting involved in serving others is a great way to "try on" different career paths. It may also help you get to know people who are taking various majors. The Office of Spiritual Life has a number of groups you can join to pray, study, and serve with fellow students. The Missions staff can help you learn about opportunities to serve on short or long-term mission assignments. Some students find that mission experience helps clarify God's calling in their lives.
We're Here to Help
- Get paired up with an academic coach who's recently gone through the college process and knows exactly how it works. Have coaching sessions once a week where you can ask about classes, majors, and confusing parts of college life.
- Attend events such as "Meet the Majors" and get information from each department about the majors and careers you're most interested in.
- Drop into the Counseling Center to take personality or career tests that will help you learn more about yourself, your gifts, and what career is right for you.
- Join honor societies, academic groups and clubs from a wide variety of programs.
What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind, there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team."
Benjamin F. Fairless
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.
Paying for College
Choosing Classes
Beyond Class
Career Advising
We want you to find a good job after you finish your degree at La Sierra. The Career Services, located in the Office of Academic & Career Services, is prepared to guide you through your job search process.
University Studies
All undergraduate students at La Sierra University participate in a comprehensive general education curriculum called University Studies, which is rooted in the concept of liberal education as a formative and transformative process. University Studies offers an integrated curriculum that:
- stimulates the meaning-centered development of its students.
- familiarizes students with the various academic disciplines.
- exposes students to intercultural, international and inter-ethnic concerns.
- encourages students to recognize the importance of developing a personal value system to distinguish between right and wrong.
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Degree Programs
Contact and Location
communication@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2666
Gladwyn Hall, Room 113