B.S. in Communication Studies

By focusing on providing you with real-world experiences that you need to get a communications job in any industry; government, business, nonprofit, education and more; upon graduation, all of our program concentrations will help you build a well-polished portfolio of work that shows off your skills and talents to your future employer.

Choose one of five concentrations based on the industry you’re interested in working in:

• Journalism and Broadcasting
• Sports Communication
• Public Relations and Social Engagement
• Travel, Event and Activity Management
• Professional and Relational Communication

With an emphasis on hands-on learning and student engagement, our bachelor’s degree in communication studies offers a broad view of communication in a number of different contexts, from mass media communication to interpersonal communication.

What is Communication Studies?

Communication studies is a vast and diverse field that is integral to every industry. Businesses and organizations need employees who communicate well and employers routinely rank communication skills as being very important for their new employees. At Tarleton, you’ll gain real-world learning experiences that build strong portfolios and resumes to showcase your communication abilities. Whether you specialize your degree in journalism, public relations and event planning or sports broadcasting, our students learn to approach communication creatively, which helps them stand out in today’s competitive job market.

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies?

Productive, competent and motivated, our students majoring in communication studies are well-prepared for their first job, as well as a long and rewarding career in any industry, such as media, government, business, nonprofit and education. While earning your bachelor’s degree, you will build a portfolio or resume of work you’ve done to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in your chosen field, from journalism and broadcasting to sports communication to public relations and event management.

Many communication studies majors continue on to graduate programs, such as Tarleton’s graduate certificate or MS in Communication Studies.