program description

international direct is designed for international students with advanced english-language skills. the focus is on academic, cultural and professional growth so students can excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

the communication studies major provides students with a critical understanding of the complex, vital role that communication plays in contemporary life. course-work offers students a host of intellectual, problem-solving, and career-related skills. in contemporary society, which is characterized by a dazzling array of new technologies, rapid social change, instant messaging, and dynamic interpersonal relationships, it is imperative that students appreciate the ways communication influences everyday life. students who obtain a major in communication will take classes from a nationally ranked faculty and gain an appreciation for the social scientific study of communication.