Communication Curriculum

Communication Major and Minor

Communication is the primary social process in all aspects of personal, professional, and public life. As a major or minor in communication, students are exposed to the breadth of the discipline and will learn how to create, critique, and connect messages in a variety of formats. In communication, students take courses that focus on communication patterns in relationships and organizations, they will learn how communicative practices can be used in social justice advocacy and be exposed to journalism and media studies. Courses in communication also satisfy various Core Curriculum requirements.

Students can gain practical experience by participating in student media (the Vista, USDtv, and USDRadio) or working as an intern in a communication related field. Taken together the communication curriculum prepares students to become ethical and effective leaders in any professional field.

Read our Communication Learning Outcomes.

Public Relations Minor

The public relations (PR) minor at USD prepares students to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their stakeholders. Students in the PR minor will create and critically analyze communication strategies that organizations employ to cultivate mutual trust and respect, while also effectively influencing and empowering their stakeholders.

Learn more about our PR Minor.

Student Resources

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