Communication BA

The Communication BA at Whitworth University is a major that covers areas of communication from interpersonal communication to mass communication. Students learn effective communication strategies through a combination of speech and journalism courses. The major includes options for hands-on learning such as internships, student media, research, and debate.

Students can choose courses that align with interests, including digital media, feature writing, public relations, and video journalism. They study interpersonal communication, theories of human communication, and communication ethics. The program requires an internship and also offers opportunities such as student-run media, research with professors, debate and forensics, and public-relations work through Beyond the Pines.

Graduates pursue careers in media, public relations, business, and nonprofits. Recent job placements include roles such as web and digital media specialist, special projects producer, communications specialist, social media and content coordinator, and freelance writer.

Modules

• Interpersonal Communication
• Theories of Human Communication
• Communication Ethics

• Web and digital media specialist — Amphitheater Public Schools
• Special projects producer — KATU News
• Communications specialist — Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
• Social media and content coordinator — Area North America
• Freelance writer — Portland, Ore.
• Grants manager — University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
• Senior account executive — Desautel Hege
• Communications director — True Hope Church