Communication

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts

Undergraduate Program

In our communication major, you'll study how effective communication enhances well-being and relationships, promotes civic engagement, and allows for effective participation in a global community.

Program Highlights

Courses focus on organizing principles and patterns of social life through observation, analysis, and criticism of human interactions, communication behavior, mediated systems, and technological innovations.

Location: This degree is offered through both the SDSU School of Communication and SDSU Global Campus.

Sample Courses

  • Conversational Interaction
  • Communication and Politics
  • Argumentation Theory
  • Interaction and Gender

Graduate Programs

Career Options

Our graduates find positions in sales, human resources, training, education, and consulting, or have pursued advanced academic or professional degrees in fields such as law, management, and marketing.

  • Qualcomm
  • Apple
  • Amazon
  • Google

Transferable Skills

  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Presentation, public speaking, & didactic skills
  • Strong technical and analytical writing skills
  • Proficiency in many forms of media applications
  • Communication skills
  • Interpretive skills
  • Manage time efficiently by setting priorities
  • Objective analysis
  • Gathering facts and data to synthesize conclusions
  • Information management

School of Communication

College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts