Why Major in Communication Studies?
The Communication Studies major at Belmont University offers a broad overview of human communication in interpersonal, group, intercultural and public speaking contexts. You'll work one-on-one with a faculty advisor to tailor the program of study for your evolving personal and professional goals.
The major focuses on essential communication skill development and offers students a range of electives and educational experiences that will help them chart their life's journey.
In five core courses, you'll develop your capabilities in speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking and interpersonal communication. Beyond those, choose from a range of electives in interpersonal, rhetorical and organizational contexts.
Our alumni are ministers, politicians, teachers, business executives, entrepreneurs, public relations professionals, attorneys, professors, consultants and best of all—well-rounded thinkers!
What You'll Learn
- How to effectively speak and write
- Communicating in interpersonal, group, intercultural and public speaking contexts
- Engaging in impactful teamwork
- Critical thinking skills
- Rhetorical and organizational communication
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
- Tower Creative Communications is the nationally affiliated, student-run strategic communication agency at Belmont University. Established in 2006 as a professional development initiative of Belmont’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Tower Creative strives to deliver excellent communication strategies and tactics to meet actual needs, solve real problems and, ultimately, advance their clients’ missions. The agency welcomes a diverse group of student associates—from any major or minor—with knowledge and skills in public relations, marketing, management, audio/video production, graphic design, photography, social media management, web design and writing. Working together, associates sharpen their skills, build their portfolios and bolster their confidence while serving the communication needs of on- and off-campus clients.
- Speech and Debate Team: Join this team of students with varying majors and interests: future lawyers, aspiring broadcasters, theatre enthusiasts, people seeking to conquer their fear of public speaking and people looking for a fun and challenging extra curricular activity. Our students travel to weekend tournaments and participate in rounds of competition with students from colleges and universities all over the United States.
- Belmont University Volunteers for Literacy: BU Volunteers for Literacy sponsors one of the largest community service projects for Belmont every year. This event is called Family Literacy Day and is the culmination of a year's worth of promoting literacy in local elementary schools and the local community. We host anywhere from around 300-500 kids and 150-200 Belmont Students at Rose Park in Nashville for the actual date of the event. Volunteers for Literacy is unique because it gives members hands-on experience in promoting a large scale event. With the full backing of the Office of Service-Learning, BUVL members can be assured that their participation will reap considerable experience in event planning as well as fulfill your call to serve.
Career Possibilities
- Lawyer
- Health Communications Professional
- Public Relations Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resource Specialist
- Teacher
- Minister
- Editor
- Brand Manager
Paris Lawson
Broadcast and Digital Reporter for the OKC Thunder
"I was covering sports, doing interviews around the Curb and other things that may not have seemed like a big deal. But for me, as someone who was aspiring to be on camera and be a TV personality, those reps were the most valuable thing that I ever could have had in that portion of my career. Lots of people that do what I do don't get those reps until after they graduate. So yes, the opportunities I got at Belmont were extraordinary, but it was really the people and the community that made me feel the most confident going into my career."
Greiner Gumerson
Communication Studies & Education Policy
“Not only have my professors had a tremendous impact on my academics, but they have also taken the time to know me as a whole student — something that is so unique to Belmont. Additionally, I’ve been able to engage in activities like student government and speech and debate, which have prepared me to be a strong advocate and leader.”
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