With the increased globalization of the social, cultural and economic spheres of contemporary
life, the dissemination of information has become increasingly dependent on a complex
web of human and mediated communication skills. To be a successful strategic communicator,
students must develop skills in interpersonal communication, group and organizational
communication, traditional mass media and new, ever evolving digital media.
The Strategic Communication major emphasizes leading-edge communication theory and
practice, grounded in history and strategic planning. This major introduces students
to the concepts, skills and issues associated with different types of public information
campaigns and other forms of strategic messaging. Students benefit from the varied
expertise of our faculty in nonprofit, international, intercultural, health, corporate,
crisis, and political messaging as they learn what it means to be a strategic, ethical
and culturally sensitive communicator in the fields of public relations, advertising,
and health.
BA in Strategic Communication
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