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2019-2020 University Catalog 
    
2019-2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political and Civic Communication Concentration


Political and civic communication includes topics related to the interconnectedness of U.S. and international politics, media, interpersonal and group communication, as well as public relations and advertising. This area of study will help students learn the content, processes, and effects of political communication, how political and civic communication influence the social and physical environment in which we live, and the practical skills related to message construction, argumentation, and persuasion.

Coursework will prepare students for a wide range of career options, including but not limited to work in government, journalism, public relations, media, non-profit and NGOs, law, and academia.