Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication provides in-depth study of varied forms of human communication. The major focuses on the study of organizing principles and patterns of social life through observation, analysis, and criticism of human interactions, communication behavior, mediated systems, and technological innovations. The major draws attention to the distinctive character of communication across diverse activities, relationships, organizations, media, and cultures. The School of Communication is committed to quality graduate and undergraduate education in the field of human communication. We prepare students for civic life, professional careers and further graduate study. We are committed to cutting edge research and instructional innovation which advances understandings of culture, health, institutions, interaction, politics, relationships, and rhetoric in everyday life. We are dedicated to serving San Diego State University, the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, and the diverse communities in the urban region in which we live and work. Communication involves the study of all aspects of human communication. All social life, from family, romantic, work, and political relationships are established exclusively through the process of communication. The School of Communication's curriculum recognizes the importance of communication knowledge and skills in an increasingly complex world. The major includes traditional concepts and theories that form the basis of these skills. Career Opportunities: Communication provides the necessary conceptual background and practical skills for most people-related professions. Graduates often go on to develop careers in consulting, management, campaign coordination, negotiation, media criticism, nonprofit program management, public service, personnel, human resources, public relations, motivational speaking, assessment, and research consultation. Graduates tend to be entrepreneurial, and many have started their own businesses. Many also go on to top graduate schools in Communication or law school.