Communication
Communication
Skills developed while earning a communication degree are desired by a variety of employers offering careers in business administration, marketing or political strategies and coordination, social media management, web production, public relations, journalism, and human resources.
Career Expectations
Skills developed while earning a communication (COM) degree are desired by a variety of employers offering careers in business administration, marketing or political strategies and coordination, social media management, web production, public relations, journalism, and human resources.
Necessary Skills and Attitudes
Students completing COM courses at 探花精选 should focus on developing strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to help in conducting interviews and delivering speeches and/or presentations. Additionally, students should embrace opportunities to hone reading, writing, and research skills by investigating options for gathering and analyzing data while utilizing a variety of digital tools and software.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Provide students with the theories, concepts, and skills necessary to become more effective speakers and critical listeners in personal, professional, social, and public situations.
- Build a foundation for students鈥� general education and prepare them to transfer into a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication studies or related fields.
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Paul R EdlemanPaul R. Edleman is Professor of Communication and Political Science. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. in political science from Syracuse University鈥檚 Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, his M.A. in communication studies from the University of Kansas, and his B.S. in political science from the University of South Dakota. He also coordinates 探花精选鈥檚 Study Abroad activities and is a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) executive board. He has done international programing in several countries, including Cambodia, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Paul鈥檚 primary interests are in international relations and global education.
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