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The academic discipline of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures and media. It involves the development of a range of skills, including writing, speaking, listening, interpreting, analyzing and evaluating.

Study in communication provides cultural enrichment and helps students cultivate the "people skills" necessary for success in all professional pursuits. Virtually every modern field of endeavor has increasing demand for specialists with training in the field of communication. The mission of the Communication Department is to help students prepare for careers in print and electronic media, journalism, advertising, public relations, organizational communication, intercultural communication, international relations, government, politics, social service, education, and training.

The program offers a wide range of courses to explore different fields and acquire skills in communication. They include topics in: Speech Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations.


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Michael Hanks

Communication Major Michael Hanks came in 3rd place at the 2009 Utah PR Student of the Year Competition, presented by the Greater Salt Lake Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Michael continues a tradition that started last year when our very own Britnee Nguyen took 1st place. Congratulations to Michael and all the dedicated PR faculty who contributed to his learning.

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MARIE CLEGG-JONES SPEECH CONTEST

Prepare a 5 to 7 minute persuasive speech, and compete for cash prizes. To learn more click here.

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KUDOS to CARRIER

Congrats to Journalism professor Scott Carrier, who was awarded a United States Artist Grant of $50,000. To learn more about this honor go here.

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