BA in Communication Studies (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

These dynamic, hands-on programs let you investigate how daily communication influences meaning and molds our worldview. Unique in Canada, these majors offer experiential learning in verbal, non-verbal, visual, and digital communication methods. You'll develop professional interviewing techniques, polish your public speaking abilities, and enhance your leadership communication. The curriculum examines communication patterns in personal relationships, academic settings, workplaces, digital platforms, and mass media. Throughout your studies, you'll refine both written and verbal communication while building competencies in collaboration, research, visual/digital fluency, and analytical thinking – precisely the abilities today's employers value. Opting for the co-op track offers career exploration opportunities alongside paid professional experience. Communication Studies emphasizes public speaking and group communication skills, with a wider business-oriented curriculum compared to the Communication Arts and Design Practice major.