Bachelor of Arts
Communication technologies change constantly, but a communication degree will never go obsolete. Communication majors gain expertise that can be adapted for any medium, using creativity and professional craft to educate, entertain, and motivate audiences. Our communication degree covers print, broadcast, and digital media, with flexible course requirements that let you adjust the communication major to fit your interests. You’ll learn to pair creativity with professional craft, while gaining studio experience on campus and in professional settings. In the age of 24/7 communication, career options for communication majors are more abundant than ever. Oakland University’s communication degree equips you to explore the full range of opportunities and acquire skills that have value in nearly every industry.
Communication technologies change constantly, but a communication degree will never go obsolete. Communication majors gain expertise that can be adapted for any medium, using creativity and professional craft to educate, entertain, and motivate audiences. Our communication degree covers print, broadcast, and digital media, with flexible course requirements that let you adjust the communication major to fit your interests. You’ll learn to pair creativity with professional craft, while gaining studio experience on campus and in professional settings. In the age of 24/7 communication, career options for communication majors are more abundant than ever. Oakland University’s communication degree equips you to explore the full range of opportunities and acquire skills that have value in nearly every industry.
Our location in one of the nation’s largest media markets adds tremendous value to our communication degree. So do Oakland University’s many partnerships with media firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and global corporations. This rich environment gives you exceptional opportunities to gain real-world experience, make professional connections, and develop a portfolio of work that showcases your talent.
Communication majors have skills that are in almost universal demand. Organizations of every size, in every sector, employ communicators as consultants or full-time employees. Communication degrees are especially marketable to employers such as publishers and broadcasters, PR firms, digital media outlets, advertising agencies, and in-house communications departments.
Graduates of our communication degree program have an excellent hiring record, with careers in fields such as:
The communication major offers a high degree of flexibility, enabling you to choose courses that fit your career interests. Regardless of your particular focus, the communication degree has required courses in the following areas: