Communication Science - Elon University

Communication Science from Elon University is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Learning how and why we communicate, and with what effect We communicate to produce an effect on one another or on large groups of people. The communication science major explores how people use messages to inform, persuade and entertain. Students apply social science theory and research to contemporary issues in media and professional communications. For instance, media effects research can focus on public opinion, political communication , media and social change, and the framing of public policy issues. Communication science also can probe the practices, processes and effects that influence attitude and behavior change. Communication science students are prepared to launch creative and meaningful careers in roles involving communication research, organizational development, information resources and communications strategy. They are also equipped with the knowledge and skills to go directly to law or graduate school. Innovative curriculum Elon's School of Communications is recognized nationally for its deep and innovative curriculum that emphasizes engaged learning and serving the public good. Students take a majority of their coursework in the arts and sciences. Within the major, communication science students explore the role of media in society, examine legal and ethical issues, get hands-on experience in technological convergence, and learn how to research, write and analyze information through the process of communication inquiry. View more details on Elon University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.