Communication Major

Hiram’s rigorous communication major is grounded in a diverse curriculum, providing students with both a well-rounded foundation and the opportunity to tailor the degree with an area of study they’re truly passionate about, such as Health Communication, Public Relations, and Sports Communication.

Additionally, the communication major prepares students for careers in a range of industries and roles, such as health and human services, public relations, sports communication, social media, journalism, advocacy, web and digital media, organizational communication, and advertising.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Program Summary

In accordance with the liberal arts tradition, the communication degree curriculum emphasizes a rigorous theoretical base in the discipline and promotes requisite skills like writing, speaking, critical thinking, and ethical problem-solving in every course. These skills make Hiram’s graduates highly competitive for positions in a wide variety of contemporary organizations.

Students within our communication major will take a wide variety of core courses and electives during their time in the program, with their coursework tailored to the concentration choice (health, public relations, or sports communication). Some options include:

  • Foundations of Public Communication
  • Human Communication Theory
  • Research and Career Development
  • Media and Multiculturalism
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Mass Media and Society

For the full list of courses and degree requirements, be sure to visit our communication program overview page. For up-to-date information on costs, please visit our tuition and fees page. Please note that as a Hiram student you benefit from our tuition guarantee, which ensures your tuition rate will remain the same for all four years of your instruction.

Hiram College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been authorized by the Ohio Department of Education.

Career Paths with a Communication Degree

Hiram graduates are employed in a variety of professional roles across private, public, and nonprofit sectors, using the essential skills they have gained from our bachelor’s degree in communication. Examples include:

  • Communications manager 
  • Market development account executive 
  • Director of media production 
  • Writer 
  • Reporter 
  • Strategic and mass communication specialist
  • Public relations specialist 
  • Marketing specialist

Ways to Get Involved as a Communication Major

Students who are chosen to support the Strategic Marketing and Media Relations department work side by side with the team and play an integral role in content development that elevates awareness of campus programs and offerings.

Depending on their area of interest, students may have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in social media, media relations, proofreading, event planning, photography, video production, graphic design, and web development. Work study and internship opportunities are also available.

Choose Hiram for Your Communication Degree

Not only is Hiram College the perfect place to pursue your bachelor’s in communication, but it is also conveniently placed centrally between Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland, making it extremely accessible to the northeast Ohio area. And with our college being located in the village of Hiram, Ohio, you will have the opportunity to experience a close-knit community surrounded by the beautiful scenery found on our 110-acre campus.

Our communication major in northeast Ohio is one of many majors that students can pursue that will help give them the knowledge and skills needed for a successful future. The Hiram faculty is dedicated to student success in our communication degree program, which is why we’re proud to offer a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. This 10:1 ratio makes it much easier to engage in a meaningful learning environment and foster an exchange of ideas.

FAQs About Our Communication Major and Hiram College

Yes! Our communication majors have the opportunity to fit many of our study abroad opportunities into their curriculum, often times to fulfill core credit requirements.

Our communication program recently offered a study abroad trip to South Korea, where students learned about the history and culture of the country both through coursework and personal exploration.

When you come to Hiram College, you will not only take part in an amazing bachelor’s in communication program, but you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of extracurriculars that will help further your knowledge and skill sets. Other benefits provided by Hiram College include:

Start Your Bachelor’s in Communication Today!

Get ready to embrace the Hiram experience and pursue an excellent education with our communication major. We are committed to giving all of our students a positive learning environment in a welcoming community that will lead to rewarding careers after graduation.

If you have any questions regarding our communication degree, contact our admission team. And if you’re ready to get started, apply today!

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