Communication Degrees at Aquinas College
Discover Communication at Aquinas
Although everyone is born with the means to communicate, communication ability, like
any talent, must be developed. The communication curriculum at Aquinas was designed
with that in mind. As a major, you can choose from four distinct communication programs,
each tailored to career objectives—including a Business Administration and Communication Dual Major. Here, you’ll develop employer-sought skills, like thoughtful inquiry, critical thinking,
problem-solving skills, and active participation. Beyond the various research and
internship opportunities, Aquinas has a distinctive communication lab, where you can
practice your public speaking and gain immediate feedback from upper-level communication
majors. And when it’s time to graduate, you’ll join a vast network of alumni, many
of whom hold leadership positions in healthcare, law, education, and the non-profit
sector.
It's Your Time to Make Connections
Career Preparation based on leadership
The Communication Department mission is to provide a sound theoretical and practical curriculum in human communication which will foster understanding, appreciation and practice of communication in various contexts, prepare students for professional/citizenship endeavors, and equip students for life-long learning.
- Students will produce theoretically-informed competent communication in multiple contexts (e.g., interpersonal, public, group, organizational).
- Students will evaluate communication competency in multiple contexts (e.g., interpersonal, public, group, organizational).
- Students will analyze scholarly communication literature and contemporary texts.
- Students will design and execute theoretically informed original communication research
Communication Lab
The primary purpose of the lab is to offer opportunities for students to practice public speaking, work on speech related assignments, and gain immediate feedback from a trained upper-level communication major.
Student Spotlight
Hear from Communication Students about their experience at Aquinas College and the opportunities they found to get involved more deeply within their discipline.
Student Research
Check out the current and past research that Aquinas students do with faculty to further the world's knowledge.Read More about Student Research
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Communication majors gain a broad range of skills that are well suited to today's careers, including:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Business Management
- Event Management
- Human Resources
- Law
- Public Relations
- Teaching (at elementary level with communication minor, at secondary level with communication, interdisciplinary communication or communication with a theatre emphasis minor or major)
Occupational Employment and Wages - May 2023
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Public Relations Specialists
| Employment | Mean hourly wage | Mean annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 275,550 | $37.37 | $77,720 |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.55 | $24.17 | $32.09 | $44.37 | $60.68 |
| Annual Wage | $38,570 | $50,280 | $66,750 | $92,290 | $126,220 |
For more information see: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Advantage Center
The Advantage Center is here to support you as you pursue your goals in your carreer and beyond. Not sure what you want to do after graduation? The Advantage Center Staff can help you discover a path that is right for you.
Alumni Profiles
AQ grads are thankful for the small class sizes that allow them to form personal relationships with professors.
News from Communication
Alumni Spotlight: Anna Skog
Anna Skog ’21, who dual-majored in English Writing and Communication, has graciously shared her success story in becoming a Digital Content Producer for WOOD TV8.
Alumni Spotlight: Luke Overmire
In today's fast-paced job market, one degree takes the spotlight for its impressive versatility: communication. This field of study equips graduates with high-demand skills that are applicable in nearly every industry.
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You may have seen Protein Pints, a new protein-packed ice cream product, in the news recently. What you might not know is the product got its start here at Aquinas College.