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Versatile Skills for In-Demand Careers
Create a strong foundation in communication while having the freedom to build a path that aligns with your career goals. Students in the Communication Studies major develop the skills to craft and share meaningful messages across a variety of contexts — exploring healthcare, culture, public speaking, politics, conflict, and social media. As your expertise takes shape, you’ll be prepared to grow, adapt, and innovate in a range of professional fields.
What You’ll Learn in the Communication Studies Program
- Practice and refine communication skills essential to success in today’s world
- Develop high-level data analysis, critical thinking, and conflict management skills
- Build leadership, presentation, and problem-solving skills that employers value across industries
Real Skills for the Real World
What is Communication Studies? Connection + Storytelling = Communication Studies
Communication Studies core and context courses emphasize public speaking, writing, working in groups, interpersonal, conflict management, data analysis, critical thinking, and other 21st century communication skills.
Curriculum and Courses
Whether a niche interest or career-focus, faculty continue to develop courses for the Communication Studies major that matter to you.
This degree can be completed fully online or through a combination of online and face-to-face courses, with in-person classes offered primarily on the Hamilton campus.
- APC 239 Theories of Communication
- APC 339 Introduction to Organizational Communication
- APC 363 Advanced Methods in Applied Communication
- STC 135 Principles of Public Speaking
- APC 136 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- APC 361 Survey Research and Social Media Analysis
- STC 236 Intercultural Communication
- APC 201 Introduction to Health and Risk Communication
- APC 438 Political Communication
- APC 312 Computer-mediated Communication and Social Media
- BIS 315 Comic Books in American Culture
- APC 239 Theories of Communication
Why Choose a Communication Studies Degree?
Every organization relies on professionals who can build relationships, lead teams, navigate conflict, and communicate ideas that inspire action. A Communication Studies degree prepares you to do just that through applied learning in organizational, interpersonal, intercultural, and digital communication. You’ll develop the skills to analyze audiences, collaborate across diverse teams, solve workplace challenges, and communicate with confidence in a variety of professional settings. Whether you’re pursuing a career in business, healthcare, marketing, nonprofit leadership, government, or public relations, a Communication Studies degree provides the practical foundation to adapt, lead, and grow throughout your career.
I have a passion for talking and sharing ideas with others which helped me land myself into Communication Studies.
I chose [the Communication Studies] major because it represents an intersection of my various interests: linguistics, human relations, human resources, psychology, marketing, research, statistics, and more!
Tyson Jung ’26
Having the possibility to go to college and being the first in my family to do so was such an honor. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity that my parents didn’t have, an opportunity to grow as a person, to learn new things, to get on a path to life that will not only benefit me, but also my community.
Karla Garcia Cardenas ’24
I chose to major in Communication Studies because I have a passion for serving people, and Miami Regionals gave me the foundation to do that effectively in any environment.
Emma Price ’20
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
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U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Post-Graduation Success Rate Among 2023-2024 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
Miami University Data
More Ways to Build Your Skills? We’ve Got Them.
Turn Communication Skills Into Real-World Experience
Earn experience in covering news stories and events while also earning a student wage. Miami Regionals Pulse News contributors write about stories that fit their schedule and compliment their degrees.
Regional Activities @ Miami (RA@M)
RA@M offers students a welcoming community where they can connect through events held throughout the fall and spring semesters while also having a platform to voice their thoughts in weekly meetings.
Communication Internship: APC 340 Internship Course
Communication Studies majors have the opportunity to complete an internship during their senior year. This gives students real-world experience, helping them build skills, explore careers, cultivate professional connections, and stand out to future employers.
Admission and Aid
Discover what it means to be a Miami University student — no matter where you are. Our programs empower you to advance your education and your future with the flexibility you need. And we’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you navigate admission, enrollment, and long-term success.
Find Your Path Forward
Whether you’re earning college credit in high school, transferring from a community college, or planning for graduate study, Miami’s Communication Studies program offers flexible pathways to help you move forward.
Invest in your Future with Stackable Credentials
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, earn a promotion, or pivot into a new field, Microcredentials provide a flexible way to gain career-relevant expertise. Explore focused credentials in areas ranging from Marketing in the Digital Age to Personal Marketing, Planning, and Analysis and build the knowledge employers are seeking in today’s evolving job market.
Transfer Agreements
Your career has grown. Your education can too. Students from Sinclair Community College can continue their path to a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication through a transfer-friendly pathway designed for busy students and working adults.
College Credit Plus
Start early through
dual enrollment and earn college credit while in high school, creating a seamless path into your Psychological Science bachelor’s degree.
Contact Us
Department of Communication, Humanities, and Professional Studies
Hamilton Campus
Rentschler Hall 204A
1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
[email protected]
513-785-3232
Miami University Regionals
A Place for Those Who WILL.
You like to take the road less traveled, and so do we. Here, you’ll learn by doing, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.