| The ability to communicate and think critically constitutes a building block for success in any field or endeavor. In today's information-driven society, companies are actively recruiting workers who demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. In fact, many employers rank these skills at the top of their job requirement list.
The Communication Department at Mount Mary College prepares students for a wide variety of careers involving interaction with people and organizations. Our outstanding program combines the benefits of a liberal arts foundation with a strong focus on either communication or public relations. Academic coursework is enhanced through internships, campus leadership opportunities, and contact with professional careers in these fields.
At Mount Mary, students receive the educational background they need to pursue a variety of career paths or advanced study. Faculty members offer support and guidance along the way, helping each student map out a plan to meet her individual interests and goals.
The Communication Department focuses on both personal and professional communication offering four areas of study:
Major in Communication and Minor in Communication - Through the communication major and minor students learn to communicate with others in a variety of settings, including speaking before audiences, giving small group presentations, interacting with clients and co-workers, working on teams or task forces, and leading task groups.
Major in Public Relations - The public relations major combines courses from the English, communication, and business administration departments. The focus is on helping students build the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience needed for an understanding of public relations and its role in society.
Certificate in Public Relations
Through a curriculum steeped in liberal arts, students explore areas such as presentations and public speaking, interpersonal communication, mass media, organizational communication, and broadcast communication.
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