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MISSION: To help students and faculty in Concordia's Communication Department grow in understanding and application of communication skills to better serve Jesus Christ in our relationships and vocations.

COMMUNICATION VOCATIONS: The Communication Department prepares graduates for employment in renown media, non-profit, government, or corporate job positions. A listing of recent graduates’ employment positions is available on the Communication Department website.

MAJORS: Students majoring in Communication take 18 credits in the Communication Core and select at least one of four 18-21 credit Majors (Business Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or Multimedia), earning a total of 36-39 credits. Students may double-major in more than one Communication specialization, and may count classes that fulfill one Major toward other Majors at CUW (including Communication specializations), where applicable.

The Communication Core is a synthesis of theory and practice. Writing, speaking, interpersonal, and small-group communication skills are emphasized. Students will use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in this coursework by conducting research for their senior seminar project and by participating in a 3-credit internship.

The Business Communication Major/Minor promotes the practical use of communication skills in a wide variety of managerial tasks in both profit and non-profit organizations. Key skills taught here include facilitating teamwork, managing conflict, interviewing, writing professional business documents, building employee morale, and shaping a company's image.

The Mass Communication Major/Minor provides a broad-based liberal arts approach to better understanding and using radio, television, film, video, and print media. An emphasis is placed on giving students skills in writing and editing skills across the various media.

The Public Relations Major/Minor gives students skills pertaining to the exciting fields of public relations, advertising, and marketing. Computer skills are mandated as is working for a semester on the school's newspaper, The Beacon.

Finally, our Multimedia Major/Minor challenges students with innovative technology associated with film and video production, animation, and multimedia production. Student-made productions showcase the marketable skills learned in this hands-on, highly practical major.

MINORS: The Communication Department offers five minors for students Majoring in a non-Communication field. Each of our four tracks (Business Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations, and Multimedia) may be taken as a minor by students regardless of their major. Finally, a 21-credit Speech Communication minor licensed by the Department of Public Instruction is offered through our Education Division in association with their Elementary Education program.

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