World-class communicators start here
Communication at USD prepares the next generation of communicators to ethically and critically create, analyze and evaluate communication messages in all context. From face-to-face negotiation to podcasting, graduates employ effective communication to rise above societal challenges.
Learning outcomes
- Explain, apply, synthesize and critique communication theories, concepts, models and perspectives that span the breadth and history of the discipline.
- Interpret, critically analyze and engage in communication inquiry, differentiate between various approaches and contribute to scholarly conversations.
- Construct, reflect upon and deliver effective messages (in terms of argument, clarity, organization and style) that are appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
- Identify and explain various ethical perspectives and apply these in the evaluation of ethical elements of a communication situation.
- Express cultural awareness, curiosity and empathy while exploring and valuing cultural difference.
- From a communication perspective, identify, frame, evaluate and advocate courses of action to confront humanity's urgent challenges.
For the most updated curriculum and course information, go to the catalog of record.