Communication, B.A.

51 Credits | Main Campus

Shape the world around you by shaping the messages that people hear -- in your own community or around the globe -- and promote democracy, good leadership, and social justice.

The ways humans and machines communicate important information shapes the world around us and how we understand it, as well as our understanding of people in our own community and others. With a degree in communication, you’ll understand how media technologies influence local, national, and international communities. In Trinity’s communication program, you’ll explore the technological, social, and interpersonal aspects of communication and how they relate to democracy, leadership, and social justice.

Knowing how to create an oral or written message not just effectively but appropriately to a specific audience is invaluable. You will gain insight into cultural norms and barriers that exist in society, as well as skills in strategic analysis and planning, critical thinking, research methods, and media literacy.

What You’ll Learn

Learn both the scientific and artistic basis of communication
Emphasize interpersonal interaction and human relationships, organizational and institutional communication, public discourse and mass communication
Gain skills used in fields like journalism, training and development, human resources, foreign service, law, politics and government, human services, labor-management relations, personnel, campaign and propaganda administration, and public health