Students are expected to achieve the following competencies:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and research processes used by communication scholars.
• Apply the understanding of theories and research to the design and evaluation of original research proposals and projects.
• Practice and demonstrate competence in the ability to speak in a variety of communication contexts.
• Practice and demonstrate competence in the ability to work effectively in groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to write effectively in a variety of communication contexts.
• Demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing and evaluating communication products and processes using relevant communication frameworks.