Communication Careers

The Communication major at the University of Arizona is first and foremost a traditional "liberal arts" major. The goal of the major is not to train individuals for specific careers, but rather to provide the general skills that are useful for a wide range of life trajectories. We aim to graduate students who can speak and write clearly and effectively, who are able to do research to understand more about the world around them, who are critical consumers of information, and who are critical thinkers. These skills provide the basis for success in many paths following graduation. However, students seeking specific training (e.g., in broadcast journalism, the law, or marketing) may...