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Communication is the means by which human relationships are established and maintained. It is the process by which a common purpose and coordination of effort is established. Our communication program prepares you to be an effective communicator.

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Communication is an essential element of a democratic society. A communications major will help you enhance your oral, written and visual communication skills—the first skills an employer looks at. You will develop research and information skills and strengthen your capacity for critical and analytical thinking, you’ll learn the communication processes used in diverse cultural, social, legal and ethical contexts.

Innovative facilities

The department just completed work on a new $1.4 million Convergence Media Center. The center includes TV and Radio news studios and production facilities, a digital photography studio and lab, the student newspaper, and general computer lab into one state-of-the art facility. The center will help students build the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing fields of communication and journalism.

Research opportunities

Upper level communication majors often work on research with faculty; recent projects include leadership and communication

competence; the effects of Facebook on self-esteem and self-disclosure; leadership and conflict management; and cross-generational friendship in the workplace.

Internships

As a communication major you can receive credit for internships approved by the department. Recently, communication majors have had the opportunity to intern with organizations including Big Brother Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, The City of Eau Claire, and Luther Midelfort Health Care.

And the award goes to:

Students can join our award-winning Forensics Team, ranked #1 in the state for 19 consecutive years! The team ranked 10th in the nation during the 2005 National Forensics Association competition and 7th nationally during the 2005 American Forensics Association competition.