Our Communication Studies Emphasis
Know a bit of everything
Don't limit yourself to one aspect of a communications career. There are lots of jobs available for a good communicator who stays curious and learns on the fly.
A communication studies major is great for double majors, but also for students who want to consider journalism, public relations and advertising. Take just five core courses and then select from any classes the Communication Department offers.
You'll learn to write press releases, do social media, design newsletters, maintain websites and take photographs.
This is great for creative problem solvers who like to stay active and involved in all the communications needs of non-profits and small businesses.
Great for transfer students
Communication studies give you the flexibility to stay on track to graduate and explore your interests, even if courses don't match up perfectly with your previous institution.
Communications graduates have been employed at:
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
Villanova University
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Susquehanna offers a major in communications with three possible emphases: digital multimedia (with tracks in broadcasting, journalism, or sports media), strategic communications (with tracks in advertising and marketing communications or public relations) and communication arts (with tracks in personal and organizational communication or communication studies). Majors complete university Central Curriculum requirements, plus 46 to 50 semester hours of courses in a selected emphasis and track. These include introductory courses, practica for learning skills and specific emphases requirements. A grade of C- or better is required for any course to apply to the major or minor.
The department also expects communications majors and minors to participate each semester in related cocurricular activities. Options include WQSU-FM radio station; The Quill student newspaper; The Lanthorn student yearbook; Sterling Communications, the student-run public relations firm; the Paul Dannelley chapter of PRSSA; and other activities supervised by department faculty.
Double-counting restriction: students pursuing a major in the department of communications may double-count a maximum of 6 semester hours toward another communications major or minor. In such cases, students will need to meet with the department head to discuss substitute courses to cover department requirements.
| Semester Hours | View Full Course Catalog >> |
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Personal and Organizational Communication Track. Students fulfill the university Central Curriculum requirements, participate fully in departmental activities appropriate to their interests and successfully complete the following courses: 24 Department Requirements |
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| 2 COMM-100 Grammar for Communicators | |
| 4 COMM-101 Essentials of Digital Media | |
| 4 COMM-190 Communication/Media Theory | |
| 4 COMM-192 Public Speaking | |
| 4 COMM-201 Ethics and Leadership | |
| 4 COMM-481 Media Law | |
| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
18 Personal and Organizational Communication Requirements |
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| 4 COMM-191 Interpersonal Communication | |
| 2 COMM-295 Effective Listening | |
| 4 COMM-194 Intercultural Communication | |
| 4 COMM-296 Dynamic Presentational Speaking | |
| 4 COMM-491 Team Communication | |
8 Department Electives, chosen from any COMM course |
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Communication Studies Track. Students fulfill the university Central Curriculum requirements, participate fully in departmental activities appropriate to their interests and successfully complete the following courses: 24 Department Requirements |
|
| 2 COMM-100 Grammar for Communicators | |
| 4 COMM-101 Essentials of Digital Media | |
| 4 COMM-190 Communication/Media Theory | |
| 4 COMM-192 Public Speaking | |
| 4 COMM-201 Ethics and Leadership | |
| 4 COMM-481 Media Law | |
| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
2 Communication Studies Requirement |
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| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
| 1 COMM-501 Practicum | |
24 Department electives, chosen from communications courses. |
Department: Communications
Associate Professor of Communications
stark@susqu.edu
570-372-4358
Department: Communications
Professor of Communications
romberger@susqu.edu
570-372-4357
Department: Communications
Associate Professor of Communications
deanadam@susqu.edu
570-372-4248
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
rash@susqu.edu
570-372-4538
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
saulss@susqu.edu
570-372-4079
Department: Communications
Adjunct Faculty in Communications
swangerw@susqu.edu
570-372-4353
Publications and Media Student Clubs
Let your voice be heard by joining one of Susquehanna University's literary publications or media organizations. We have a one of the largest student-run radio stations in the state, a student-run newspaper, the yearbook and numerous magazines and publications.
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Phone & Email
Craig Stark, department head
570-372-4358
stark@susqu.edu