Communication
A Major and Minor
To be effective in all realms of professional and personal life, you must possess skills in three types of communication: interpersonal, oral, and written.
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication includes twelve courses of in-depth study in the field of communication. The Department of Communcation offers courses in three fields: interpersonal communication, mass communication, and electronic media production.
The Communication minor requires four courses and is available to all students. Students work with a faculty advisor to create a personalized course of study.
Studying Communication at Bryant University
Communication is essential to personal development, interpersonal relationships, and the function of cultural, political, and social institutions.
The small classes and close faculty interaction offered at Bryant allow students to investigate in depth all aspects of the communication process. The Communication faculty includes prominent scholars, teachers, and media industry professionals.
Through the study and application of communication theories, research, and skills students learn about the ethical issues inherent to communication in a democratic society, the impact of communication on the quality of relationships, professional endeavors, and our social world, an awareness of one’s active role in the process and interpretation of meanings in various modes of communication, and how to consume and interpret critically mediated information in a complex global world.
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication offers students cutting edge theory and research in Communication, as well as how to apply that theory and research in real-world settings. The state-of-the-art Communications Complex offers a digital television and editing studio; the Media Production Club offers hands-on opportunities to experience life in front of the camera; 88.7 WJMF is the student-run radio station; and The Archway, the student-run newspaper, offers the opportunity to find, research, and write news.
Courses
In addition to the business and liberal arts core curriculum, students majoring in Communication can select from a range of courses offered by the Department of Communication, including:
COM 202: Public Speaking
COM 203: Introduction to Communication
COM 204 Honors: The Process of Communication
COM 242: Basic Studio Production
COM 243: Basic Field Production and Editing
COM 251: Written Communication
COM 260: Media Literacy
COM 270: Interpersonal Communication
COM 272: Mass Communication
COM 342: Advanced Television Production
COM 343: Script to Screen
COM 344: Sports Media Production
COM 350: Studies in Film and Video
COM 351: Writing for New Media
COM 355: Print Journalism
COPM 358: Video-Mediated Communication
COM 361: Public Relations
COM 362: Advanced Public Speaking
COM 363: Communication and Conflict Management in Intimate Relationships
COM 365: Language, Culture, and Communication
COM 366: Intercultural Communication
COM 367: Small Group Communication
COM 370: Broadcast Media
COM 380: Nonverbal Communication
COM 390: Communication Research Methods
COM 391: Communication Internship
COM 450: Film Genre Studies
COM 451: Writing Articles for Publication
COM 460: Advanced Media Literacy
COM 463: Innovative Communication Applications
COM 470: Argumentation and Persuasion
COM 471: Advanced Interpersonal
COM 472: Media Effects
COM 473: Gender and Communication
COM 478: Mass Communication in a Global Village
COM 485: Special Topics: Computer Mediated Communication
COM 485: Special Topics: Intercultural Media Production
COM 485: Special Topics The Darkside of Communication
COM 491: Senior Seminar in Communication Theory
COM 497: Directed Studies in Communication
For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Course names are listed in alphabetical order.
Please refer to the curriculum requirements for detailed information and schedule of courses to earn a degree in Communication.
Opportunities After Graduation
Communication skills are an important asset to any career, including:
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Advertising
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Public Relations
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Electronic Media
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Radio/Television Production
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Journalism
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Business Communication
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Education
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Government
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Politics
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Technology
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Health Care
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International Relations and Negotiations
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Social and Human services
In addition, students are well-prepared to pursue graduate study.
For More Information
To learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Communication or the minor, please contact:
Wendy Samter, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Communication
wsamter@bryant.edu
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