Undergraduate Programs
Student Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Students who complete the Communication Studies degree program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to develop messages in ways appropriate for specific audiences
- Express ideas and facts effectively to others in a variety of formats, including written and oral formats
- Employ appropriate research techniques to analyze, interpret, and present various data effectively
- Assess research for accuracy, adequacy, correctness, accessibility, and usability
- Demonstrate the ability to critically think through analysis and evaluation of knowledge and processes in order to make informed decisions
- Demonstrate an understanding of a Communication specialization (i.e., Communication Studies or Rhetoric and Culture)
- Recognize and understand basic communication theories
- Select and apply theoretical concepts and principles to the interpretation of communication phenomena
- Recognize and overcome biases, prejudices, and limited viewpoints in order to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the global diversity of communication and its influence on the world
