Communication

communication

WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

This major is part of the Business Exploration Group and Social & Behavioral Sciences Exploration Group

Communication Major Website

The Communication major is designed to educate students about human communication behavior from a scientific standpoint. It concentrates on the empirical investigation of human communication, stressing developments in communication theory and research. The major emphasizes interpersonal, mass, new communication technologies, nonverbal, organizational, intercultural and international communication. Training in the basic theories, principles, practices and research methods of Communication can qualify students for a variety of positions in the communication and media industries, such as: business, advertising, public relations, marketing, electronic media, government/politics, and promotion.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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COMM 1000 - The Process of Communication

COMM 1100 - Principles of Public Speaking

COMM 2600 - Media in the Information Age

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Communication often pursue careers with a focus on intercultural, interpersonal, nonverbal, and/or organizational communication. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Account management
- Business development
- Communication strategy
- Community engagement
- Education
- Marketing and advertising
- Production
- Public relations
- Production
- Sales
- Social media
- Writing

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Communication majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Business
                    - Communications
                    - Communication disorders
                    - Higher education and student affairs
                    - Law

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn or the Communication Department website.

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?” 

                    Related Minors

                    Communication Minor