Your future in Communication Studies
Communication Studies majors examine human communicative behavior and the symbolic processes through which humans interact. Many graduates pursue careers in:
- Consulting
- Corporate communication
- Human resources
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Non-profit administration
- Public relations
- Teaching
What we offer
Our rigorous curriculum prepares you with the effective communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills needed for success in today's marketplace.
While pursuing your degree, you'll investigate communication in aesthetic, cultural, international, interpersonal, legal, organizational and political contexts. Opportunities to research gender and diversity, narrative and social change, politics, social influence and other topics are also available.
Faculty members are dedicated to high-quality teaching and research. Many have earned recognition for their contributions inside and outside the classroom. Our faculty members have collaborated on projects for the North Texas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, Denton County Friends of the Family and the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy.
We offer numerous opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience and meet other Communication Studies majors. Our department supports the UNT Debate Team, a student chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta national honor society, the NCA Future Pros organization and the Performance Interest Group.
The Debate Team is consistently recognized as one of the nation's best, and regularly has students participate in the prestigious National Debate Tournament. The department also hosts the Petit Jean Performance Festival, one of the longest running national performance festivals.
Communication Studies majors have completed internships with:
- Clear Channel Communications
- ESPN Radio Dallas
- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Red Bull Communications
- The Richards Group
The department awards several scholarships to help you pursue your degree.
What to expect
After completing the initial degree requirements, your course work may explore:
- Argumentation and debate
- Communication and gender
- Communication and diversity
- Communication and relational development
- Communication in groups and organizations
- Conflict management
- Intercultural communication
- Performance composition and methods
- Rhetoric
- Storytelling
Our Career Center, Learning Center and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources available to you at UNT. The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities and how to get hands-on experience in your major. The Learning Center offers workshops on speed reading, study skills and time management. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.
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