Department Description
Communication allows people to develop and exchange ideas, solve problems and work together to attain common objectives. This is a practical discipline that will help you be effective in both personal and professional contexts.
Mission
Our mission in the Department of Communication and Media is to prepare credible, creative Christian professionals for a world where the mastery of communication skills and technologies is essential. We accomplish our mission by helping students produce, publish and perform original work that is both ethical and effective.
The department offers seven majors:
Generally, the bachelor of science programs are 62 hours, and include a unique in-house agency experience. The bachelor of arts programs are 46 hours and require a minor. Please see specific requirements and course descriptions for each major in a separate section of the catalog.
The department also offers seven minors:
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Broadcasting
- Communication Studies
- Drama
- Professional Writing
- Speech
- Video/Film
Please see specific requirements and course descriptions for each minor in a separate section of the catalog.
Career opportunities
The study of communication will help you develop useful skills in such fields as ministry, mass media, theatre, business, government and social services. Our program is particularly appropriate for positions involving public relations, broadcasting, corporate communication, public information, management, employee communication, training and development, and print journalism.
Program strengths and emphases
The study of communication at Spring Arbor University is a hands-on experience, with a foundation in classical and Christian perspectives. All students complete a core sequence that promotes a thoughtful and ethical understanding of communication principles and best practices.
Throughout the program you will apply these principles. We offer extracurricular opportunities in writing, acting, broadcasting, designing, producing and researching in addition to practical hands-on experiences in the classroom. Each year, students win awards in state and national competitions and engage in meaningful internships.