Communication Studies
Today’s world demands professionals who can communicate clearly and work effectively with others. At MSU Moorhead, you'll learn to evaluate messages and make decisions based on what is seen and heard, with a heavy focus on development of interpersonal, group and team communication. MSUM's Communication Studies major will help you perfect these skills and find success in your career, community and personal relationships.
With two unique emphases, you’re able to focus your studies on the area of communication that interests you most.
Experienced, engaged professors teach from personal practice in the field and are actively engaged in service in their community and research in their field.
Experiential learning through applied projects in your classes enables you to become connected in the Fargo-Moorhead community through service, research and events.
A small student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll get to know your professors on a first-name basis. They’ll become just as invested in your future as you are.
Communication Studies Student Success Stories
Finding a Place to Belong
Michelle Olson is a notable business leader and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in public relations and integrated marketing. She is currently managing partner at Lambert, a full-service communications firm with offices in Michigan, Texas, New York and Arizona. And she is chair of PRSA, the national trade organization.
Alumna on Team That Wins Pulitzer Prize Telling a Prize-Winning Story
Visual Journalist Shari Gross is on staff at the Star Tribune, which won a Pulitzer Prize this year. Their coverage of the George Floyd murder and the reverberations that followed will make a difference in that community and beyond.
Communication students gain hands-on experience in unique Forum partnership
This fall, MSUM communication students have the distinct opportunity to work with Forum Communications through an apprenticeship program, offering the chance to collaborate with Forum staff and their peers.
Learning Opportunities
Immerse yourself in the field of Communication Studies prior to graduation. Job shadow, find an internship, join a student organization, and more.
Learn about all the Communication Studies program opportunities
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