Communication Studies Major
Be an expert in all forms of communication
At Susquehanna, you’ll learn the foundational skills of all communication disciplines, as well as the integral theories and ethics that bind them all together. As a communication studies major, you will prepare for graduate study or a career in qualitative research, critical theory or interpersonal communications. With plenty of on-campus media outlets, you can sharpen all your communications skills at Susquehanna.
Explore the world of communication
Gain a broad view of mass communication or target a couple of disciplines to master with the communication studies major. You’ll learn the principles of professional communication and digital media, media law and ethics, graphic design and public speaking. You will also study the ways we communicate with each other, including group communication, intercultural communication and listening. You can also assemble your own degree track that aligns with your academic interests, and take courses from different mass communication fields, including journalism, advertising and public relations or even sports media.
With Susquehanna’s renowned study-abroad program, you won’t just learn in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to study with professional communicators and researchers. This worldly perspective will help you be a better communicator after graduation.
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Great for transfer students
As a transfer student to Susquehanna, you’ll have flexibility to stay on track to graduate while you explore your interests within the Communication Studies major.
Communication graduates have recently found jobs with the following companies:
- ABC 27 WHTM
- Citigroup
- Comcast
- Fox 29 WTXF-TV
- Hollywood Media Corporation
- MediaPower
- National Geographic Society
- QVC
- Rockstar San Diego
- Sapient Nitro
- Six Flags America
- Swarovski
- Tiffany & Co.
Recent graduates have continued their studies at:
- University of Pennsylvania
- Boston University
- Colorado State University
- University of Denver
- University of West Florida
- Pennsylvania State University
- Duke University
During your time at Susquehanna, you can practice your communication skills with our many clubs and publications.
- The Quill—student newspaper
- The Lanthorn—Susquehanna’s yearbook
- WQSU-FM—on-campus radio station
- Flagship—publication for creative work and photography
- Lambda Pi Eta—official honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA)
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- Association of Women in Sports Media
- Marketing Club
Department: Communications
Associate Professor of Communications
stark@susqu.edu
570-372-4358
Department: Communications
Associate Professor of Communications
hastings@susqu.edu
570-372-4359
Department: Communications
Associate Professor of Communications
kaszuba@susqu.edu
570-372-4724
Department: Communications
Assistant Professor of Communications
welliver@susqu.edu
570-372-4306
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
defrancescok@susqu.edu
570-372-4742
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
heller@susqu.edu
570-372-4418
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
hershberger@susqu.edu
570-372-4423
Department: English & Creative Writing
Adjunct Faculty in English and Creative Writing
rash@susqu.edu
570-372-4657
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
saulss@susqu.edu
570-372-4079
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
swangerw@susqu.edu
570-372-4353
Check out all your options! View the academic catalog.
The academic catalog is the compilation of all the amazing classes and programs being offered at Susquehanna during a given academic year. For more information about the courses being offered, programs available, and much more, download the catalog and dig in.
See the 2020-2021 Academic Catalog
Contact Us
Phone & Email
Craig Stark, department head
570-372-4358
stark@susqu.edu