Prepare for a career by learning skills valued by employers across the world: skills and theories of oral, written and mediated communications. You will develop ethical know-how to communicate with diverse audiences. Whether you need to write a letter, give a speech, post a blog, make a video or leverage the power of social media, a major in Professional Communications will prepare you for what lies ahead.

Program Highlights

• Available completely online.
• Grounded in theory, ethics, application and real-world experience.
• Active faculty engaged in research, editing, publishing and service on state, regional, and national boards and committees.
• Ideal for transfer students. 
• Education Abroad opportunities that build global communication skills and perspective.

Program Distinctions

• Interdisciplinary and cooperative program between English, Mass Communications and Communication Studies. 

• One of two Minnesota schools with accreditation by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications for the Mass Communications program.

Continuing Education

• English Rhetoric and Writing
• Mass Communications Strategic Media Communications
• Master of Public Administration