Academics

For more than a century, the Diederich College of Communication has provided a well-rounded, liberal arts education. We offer unique, experiential learning opportunities for students in all majors. Whether you aspire to be a corporate executive or a professional artist, you’ll learn the essential skills of writing, public speaking and critical thinking that you’ll need to be successful in your career.

We offer eight majors, twelve minors and an accelerated degree program that allows you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.

Undergraduate Majors

Our majors incorporate a broad spectrum that includes strategic, digital media and performing arts, communication studies and journalism, and media studies.

Graduate Programs

Graduate students in our program can earn a master of arts in communication or a master of arts in corporate communication, which is offered as a joint program with the Graduate School of Management.