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Western Michigan University offers a major in communication studies for students who want to deepen their understanding of written, spoken and electronic communication.

The program's open, integrative approach is a good fit for you if you plan to pursue graduate studies, or if you're undecided or want flexibility in choosing an area of specialization. As a communication studies student at WMU, you'll take courses in mass media, corporate and organizational communication, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and leadership and social influence.

Beyond the classroom

WMU offers communication-related student organizations as general as the communication studies degree, and as specific as you want to get. The Public Relations Organization provides opportunities in corporate and organizational communication, event planning, promotions, media relations and other functions of the public relations profession. WIDR, the campus radio station, and the Western Herald, WMU's student newspaper, will keep you on top of campus information and events. They're also known well beyond campus for providing students with tremendous real-world experience through high-profile positions.

After you graduate

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in communication studies are working as:

Account executives
Activity and event coordinators
Customer service and claims representatives
Customer service, insurance and real estate agents
Editorial assistants
Health care coordinators
Human resources administrators
Internal and external communication specialists
Lobbyists
Negotiators
Recruiters
Sales managers
Spokespersons and speechwriters
Trainers
Writers

Among the organizations they work for are:

Hospitals
Media organizations
Government agencies
Lobbying firms
Private corporations

WMU's undergraduate program in communication studies provides great flexibility for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in any communication or business field, and for those who are interested in attending law school.