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Earning a Communication and Media degree equips you to be a skilled and principled communicator across diverse settings. While selecting a specialization is mandatory, the program's adaptable structure allows students to pursue double or even triple specializations if their academic schedule permits. This major opens doors to numerous career paths such as journalism, government, environmental and health advocacy, public relations, non-profit work, healthcare, HR, legal fields, media industries, athletics, education, and business ventures. Through hands-on learning approaches, our curriculum explores communication's societal impact while honing your abilities in verbal, written, visual, and digital expression. Internships form a crucial component of your studies, with placements available at PR firms, media companies, cultural institutions, political and social justice groups, non-profits, and various Seattle-based organizations.
This concentration immerses students in practical communication studies across multiple scenarios. You'll master effective interaction techniques, cross-cultural understanding, and compelling advocacy strategies.