Communication Studies
The communication studies major allows students with a variety of interests to explore the theories behind communication, and ways to improve communication in both personal and professional settings. The major allows students to dabble in every major within the SOC. With course topics ranging from video documentaries to intercultural communication to environmental advocacy and designing media for social change, students will explore a variety of fields that fall under the umbrella of communication studies. Our communication studies majors benefit from our unparalleled location, providing them access to professionals who work in the industry’s leading communication firms and agencies.
- Curriculum
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Career Outcomes
Communication studies majors work in a variety of communications sectors, including advertising, journalism, corporate communications, public relations, social and digital media and media and event planning. - Faculty
- Admissions
To apply for admission to the BA in Communication Studies program please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in the communication studies major on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.
“Before Loyola, I had never been to Chicago. My Aunt Shannon graduated in 2005, recommended I apply, and I am so lucky she did! I received an academic scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Rome Start program, studied in Rome and had the best time imaginable.”
---Morgan McFadden, Communication Studies, Class of 2023
The communication studies major allows students with a variety of interests to explore the theories behind communication, and ways to improve communication in both personal and professional settings. The major allows students to dabble in every major within the SOC. With course topics ranging from video documentaries to intercultural communication to environmental advocacy and designing media for social change, students will explore a variety of fields that fall under the umbrella of communication studies. Our communication studies majors benefit from our unparalleled location, providing them access to professionals who work in the industry’s leading communication firms and agencies.
- Curriculum
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Career Outcomes
Communication studies majors work in a variety of communications sectors, including advertising, journalism, corporate communications, public relations, social and digital media and media and event planning. - Faculty
- Admissions
To apply for admission to the BA in Communication Studies program please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in the communication studies major on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.