Department of Communication and Theatre

Communication is a vital concept that encompasses nearly every aspect of human existence. It’s important in building and maintaining relationships. In the business world, it’s the language of growth, efficiency and productivity. Communication often prevents problems in mediation and provides a forum for sharing ideas and information between individual parties. Simply put, communication is life.

Overview

PLNU offers a Communications major through its Department of Communications and Theater. As a multi-faceted major with a wide variety of areas of study and career opportunities, it is one of the most popular majors at the university. Lower division requirements for the major include courses on interpersonal and small group communication, an intro to journalism and speech and debate. Upper division requirements focus on communication theories.

Communication majors also have the chance to choose one of two concentrations: societal communication and public address. Societal communication features sociology and psychology courses, as well as technical writing. The public address or speech concentration focuses on oral communication and requires a practicum.

Special Features:

• Required internship with professional agencies. Often internships lead straight to job opportunities.
• Opportunity to compete with highly respected and competitive speech and debate team.
• Opportunity to study in London, England as part of annual Euro-Term.
• Produce your own show on the school’s radio station KPLR-AM 620.
• Access to school’s video production studio.

Career Opportunities:

• Manager
• Marketing or Sales
• Public Relations
• Media Critic
• Radio or TV personality
• Consultant
• Conflict Mediation