Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Pursue a bachelor's degree in Communication at Portland State University's (PSU) to become a competent professional and interpersonal communicator. Develop communication skills to create positive future change and influence global dialogue.

As a communication major, learn social science research skills and apply knowledge in internships while gaining real-world experiences. Portland State University's program focuses on major lines of communication research and theory, and methods for studying and analyzing communication and allows students to tailor their coursework to their communication-related interests.

Students gain a foundation in communication theory, research, and methods and then have the opportunity to pursue electives across different communication areas including:

Students graduate with a well-rounded understanding of human behavior and communications, giving them the skills to go on to programs in healthcare, education, psychology, marketing, business, public affairs, public policy and journalism.