BA in Communication Studies in Milwaukee United States | Marquette University

From diplomatic talks in the Middle East to workplace agreements between employers and employees, effective communication plays a vital role in successful human relationships. By studying the concepts, frameworks, and applications of human communication, you'll gain tools to navigate challenges in personal, intercultural, professional, and conflict scenarios as a communication studies student. You'll enhance your personal communication abilities while investigating the foundations of impactful expression to better comprehend and influence audiences. Collaborate with fellow communication students who've completed internships with organizations like the American Lung Association, Banana Republic, the Gap, Milwaukee's Chamber Theatre, Miller Brewing Co., the Milwaukee DA's office, and various campus departments.

Investigate the frameworks, ideas, and techniques underlying human connections—whether individual, collective, professional, or public. Specialize in fields like business communication, gender and family dynamics, personal interactions, or persuasive techniques. Explore classical thinkers like Plato and Aristotle alongside contemporary theorists to grasp rhetorical strategies. Refine your ability to communicate, process information, and express yourself more clearly. Develop stronger leadership capabilities through improved negotiation and motivational speaking. Learn from faculty who are national experts in persuasive, corporate, family, intercultural, and health communication. Our organized internship initiative connects you with Milwaukee's top corporations, media outlets, and nonprofit organizations.

Marquette University's Communication Studies graduates gain the ability to evaluate messages critically, implement relevant theories across various communication contexts (personal, professional, health-related, etc.), and explain communication's role in addressing modern global challenges across social, cultural, political, and organizational spheres. Graduates will show significant growth in Communication Competence—measured through enhanced motivation, understanding, and capabilities over their four-year program. You can concentrate your studies in specialized areas including business communication, gender and family dynamics, personal interactions, or persuasive techniques and rhetoric.