Communication Studies

Effective communication is key to success in countless careers. Just imagine…

…an ambitious entrepreneur standing before a room full of potential investors, all waiting to be convinced of the success of his idea.

…a team leader who needs to motivate her colleagues and employees to meet a tight deadline.

…a human resources manager struggling to resolve a conflict between two employees who are both crucial to the success of the team.

…a public servant whose run for local office depends on convincing his neighbors and constituents that he understands what matters to them.

Effective communication is more than just writing a letter, giving a speech or having a conversation. You must present your message in a way that's persuasive and memorable. Your words are important, but so are your gestures, body language and facial expressions.

Lewis University's Communication Studies program will help you learn how to present your ideas effectively. You will practice giving praise and criticism, as well as receiving it. You will develop your approaches to resolving conflict, supporting collaboration and sharing what's meaningful to you. You will learn how to respect diversity as you communicate across cultures.

 The Communication Studies major offers strong preparation for your future goals, whether you want to pursue a career in law, politics, public service, sales, marketing, public relations, human resources, management or more.