Communication

Bachelor of Arts

Minor

The Department of Communication at Wake Forest pursues the theoretical, critical, and scientific study of human communication in all its forms. In pursuit of that overall goal it advances three areas of concentration: communication science, rhetorical studies, and media and film studies.

Did You Know?

Communication has been Wake Forest’s most popular major among graduates over the past 10 years (2015-24). One of every 10 graduates has declared a primary or secondary major in the discipline.
The department is the home of Wake Forest’s nationally outstanding debate program, which has won three National Debate Tournaments and dozens of other intercollegiate competitions in a tradition of more than 100 years. In 2023, Wake Forest began the first institution to win all three major national tournaments in the same year.

Courses

Sample courses for students studying Communication include:

Communication in Entrepreneurial Settings
Speechwriting
Media Production
Visual Storytelling
Sports, Culture and Society

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Practical Experience & Skills

Students in this program will develop the following skills:

Excellent writing and speaking skills
Critical thinking
Communication/teaching skills
Assessing needs
Answering questions, providing information
Active listening
Developing rapport and trust
Teaching
Training
Coaching

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Clubs & Organizations

Communication students participate in the following clubs and organizations:

Career Outcomes

Careers that often interest Communication majors include:

Account Executive
Advertising Director
Copywriter
Consultant
Editor
Educator
Event Planner
Executive Trainer/Coach
Foreign Service Officer
Human Resources Specialist
Journalist
Lobbyist
Marketing Coordinator
Media Specialist
Missionary
Museum Director
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Political Consultant
Production Assistant
Public Information Officer

Communication alumni include journalists, financial consultants, advertising executives, attorneys and professional sports executives, among other professions.