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 in recent years (2019-23).
- 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
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.
Related Programs
Those who are interested in Communication also consider the following programs:
- Critical & Creative Media
- English
- Creative Writing (Minor)
- Film & Media Studies (Minor)
- Journalism (Minor)
- Marketing Communication (Minor)
Viewbook
At Wake Forest, we have lots of good stories to share, so we hope you’ll get to know us. Browse our Viewbook to learn more.
