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Do you love people-facing work? Have you dreamed of a career working and interacting with others as a marketing expert, speaker, community advocate or leader? No matter your ambition, the Communication Studies major at the University of Central Missouri can equip you with the writing chops, presentation skills and sheer confidence you need to enjoy a long-lasting career in collaborative, interactive environments.

At UCM, we focus on results: Missouri is the 鈥淪how Me鈥� state, after all. Our bachelor鈥檚 degree in Communication Studies is thorough but flexible: All of our classes are offered on our Warrensburg campus, or you can complete your degree 100% online. Most students are able to earn a Communication Studies degree within just four years. During that time, our faculty provide career advice and network connections that can pay off where it matters most. Almost every single graduate of our Communication Studies BS has a job or is accepted into grad school within six months of graduation.

What you will study

What is communication studies? As a Communication Studies major at the University of Central Missouri, you鈥檒l learn how to communicate effectively and with confidence in a variety of settings. You鈥檒l also refine your critical thinking skills and become adept at analyzing different kinds of messaging 鈥� and how they play a role in shaping relationships and strategies of various organizations.

Focus your undergraduate studies to align with your career goals. For Communication Studies majors with specific career paths in mind, we offer three learning pathways: Communication Consultancy, Social Media and Influence and Relational Communication.

You鈥檒l also be empowered to explore knowledge within other disciplines in relation to communication studies. UCM Communication Studies majors have a lot of elective credits to study topics outside of the field and further increase their career skills.

Here鈥檚 a taste of some of the popular courses you鈥檒l have a chance to take in the Communication Studies BS at the University of Central Missouri:

Dale Carnegie Communication: Leave a positive impression with anyone and everyone. In this course, you鈥檒l learn tactics for networking, remembering names and making a positive impact with every interaction.

Small Groups/Teams: Study and learn in teams with your peers through the entire semester, honing the skills you need to be an effective collaborator and communicator.

Social Influence: Dive deep into the common traits of the most influential persuaders and learn how to protect yourself against manipulative messaging.

Women, Minorities and the Media: Dig into the ways in which gender and other aspects of identity are represented in the media. Learn how you can use messaging to empower people on a personal level and inspire positive societal change.

What can you do with a Communication Studies major from UCM?

A bachelor鈥檚 in Communication Studies is one of the most valuable degrees you can take into the workforce. The interpersonal communication, teamwork, writing and public speaking skills you鈥檒l pick up and hone as a Communication Studies major at the University of Central Missouri can make you a versatile, competitive prospect in the job market.

In fact, 95% of graduates from the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 Communication Studies program report feeling prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. Plus, 95% start their career or grad school within six months of completing our undergraduate program.

UCM Communications Studies majors have gone on to establish successful careers in an array of fields, including:

Human resources

Public relations

Advertising and marketing

Sales

Community relations

Writing and publishing

Recruiting

Management