Communications - Governors State University

Communications from Governors State University is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Students in the undergraduate major in Communications develop a practical and theoretical understanding of the processes and impact of interpersonal and media communications. Students majoring in Communications may choose a sequence of courses in journalism, multimedia production, advertising and public relations; speech communication, and TV/digital film production. Each sequence includes practical skills as well as the general understanding necessary for career development. There is a critical focus in the degree program on human values and the ethical considerations within communications . Students may apply for internships in commercial and not-for-profit organizations, as well as Chicago media, or in the university's Communications Services center that does commercial production of teleconferences, teleclasses, and telecourses. Program Objectives for Undergraduate Students Develop skills for constructing effective messages across multiple forms of media Identify message meanings and their significance. Examine techniques of effective message design. Cultivate dynamic communication tools and skills to adapt to changing technological, socio-cultural, political, leadership, and economic environments. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and with integrity as informed and engaged global citizens. Identify paradigms of communication which encourage lifelong and experiential learning. Explore the relationships between communication and culture as a means of fostering intercultural relationships. Identify and exemplify ethical and professional communication practices that promote human relations. Demonstrate ability to use technology including: using appropriate software for assignments, searching the Internet and library databases to access relevant literature, and using electronic mail with attachments. View more details on Governors State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.