The communication program offers challenging, hands-on classes taught by faculty with expertise in professional communication, journalism, graphic design, mass media law and ethics, and branding. In class, you’ll learn to communicate in many different ways, studying everything from traditional media to digital communication. You can focus your studies on the area you find most interesting, while exploring your passions through internships and service learning with real-world clients.

What You'll Learn

• Master the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
• Hone your writing and editing skills.
• Examine communication strategies from intercultural and global perspectives.
• Analyze the historical, legal, and ethical contexts surrounding communication strategy and practice.
• Gain real-world experience producing professional quality communication pieces for clients throughout the Salt Lake community.
• Design professional-quality communication pieces for print and digital media using industry-standard software.
• Create a portfolio that demonstrates your professional abilities to prospective employers or clients.