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Communication Studies

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The communication studies department at Central College offers a broad-based communication curriculum enabling students to adapt to ever-changing career demands, participate productively as citizens and engage in life-long learning. A focus on critical thinking, clear writing, articulate speaking and proficiency with technology helps prepare students for a range of professions. Graduates have secured jobs in public relations, advertising and marketing, print and broadcast journalism, human resources and other communication-related careers.

Faculty

Successful Careers

Internships
Internships are a great way to gain career experience. Central students can do internships in the Pella and Des Moines area, on our Chicago or Washington, DC programs, or at one of Central's eight study abroad sites. Past internship sites have included:

Learn more about internships at Central.

Courses

Get more details from the course catalog! (Note: this is a PDF file)

Sample Schedule
Freshman year

Sophomore year

Junior year

Senior Year

Facilities
Central College is one of the most beautiful college campuses you'll find. Currently the communication studies department is located in Jordan Hall. However, in fall 2009 the communication studies department will join the education, psychology and service-learning departments and open the doors to a new 57,748 gross square foot structure, costing more than $17 million. Located on the southwest side of campus, across from the Vermeer Science Center, the three-story building will house the psychology and education departments along with community-based learning departments. Featuring energy conservation and environmental responsibility, Central hopes to receive a platinum LEED rating for the building. Read more at http://www.central.edu/edPsych/ .

Departmental Web site
Central’s communication department maintains its own Web site with even more information about majoring in communication.

Organizations
No matter what your interests are, Central has a student group or organization that you’ll want to join! Student organizations include:

Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to study abroad with one of Central’s eight international programs to enhance their development as global citizens, or with Central’s Chicago program and the Washington, D.C., program. Learn more about Central’s study abroad programs.

Scholarships
Central offers Communication Studies scholarships of up to $2,000 for all students (majors and non-majors) planning to continue involvement at the college level. Click here for more information!

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