School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Communication & Creative Arts

Communication Studies - Communication

Bachelor of Arts degree

Why choose a bachelor degree in Communication/Communication Studies

Are you creative? Outgoing? Intrigued by human relationships? Do you enjoy the process of finding the best ways to share your ideas, either in writing or in a speaking format?

Are you productive? A self-starter? Fascinated by the realities and potentials of the media? Do you welcome the challenge of managing all the details involved in creating a media event or program?

Are you insightful? Reliable? Do you believe that your ability to prepare a message for a specified audience is one of your special skills?

A degree in communication may be exactly the right choice for you.

This broad and dynamic field of study prepares you for business and industry by honing your communication skills, both verbal and written, while enhancing your understanding of human interaction.

Several available degree options allow communication students the flexibility to choose their specialty and refine their skills, leading to professional careers and personal enrichment.

The communication option at Purdue University Calumet offers courses that range from the study of human communication to international media to the fulfilling quest for personal achievement in the performing and creative arts.

A communication degree from Purdue University Calumet concentrates on developing critical thinking skills, analysis, and interpretation of ideas and theories. In addition, development of written and verbal communication skills will prepare students for leadership positions and enable them to work effectively with diverse people and diverse settings.

Career options with a bachelor degree in Communication/Communication Studies

Communication graduates have a broad range of career paths from which to choose. Because effective communication is a vital tool in most every career, communication majors may elect a career in law, government, business and industry, the ministry, public relations, education, health-related institutions, management, and the mass media. Because of their acquired interpersonal and organizational skills, these graduates frequently become leaders in their communities and professions.

Highly motivated, creative, and flexible communication graduates will be able to secure careers in governmental, private, and not-for-profit organizations.

Communication/Media Studies...It's Not Just Talk!

Graduation Requirements

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.

General Admissions Information

Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.

• Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
• Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results

For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.