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Communication, General (Pre)
The Brian Lamb School of Communication curriculum begins with a thorough introduction to the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations upon which all communication activity is based. Students begin in Pre-Communication, and after successfully completing three required Pre-Communication courses with a 3.0 GPA or higher, may proceed to the upper-level General Communication major or select a major in:
- General Communication - students assemble their own selection of courses.
- Business Communication - highlights team processes, decision-making, and social network analysis.
- Health Communication - students work with healthcare providers and health campaigns.
- Media and Mass Communication - students write, and produce for different kinds of media - from online to traditional.
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication - students work in teams with non-profit clients on PR projects, and they can also choose to be a part of the award-winning student PR agency, Boiler Communication.
- Communication of Science and Technology - students learn to translate technical information for broader audiences.
- Interpersonal Communication - students focus on managing conflict, providing support, and influencing others.
- Political and Civic Communication - students apply theories to the practice of public decision-making.
Outside the classroom, students have opportunities to practice career-oriented skills. Our students produce their own video news magazine (Fast Track), create our school's alumni newsletter The Communicator, and work in teams with local nonprofits to get real-world experience in public relations.
One of the greatest strengths of the communication program is its international opportunities. Students take advantage of over 100 different tailored study abroad and internships programs in diverse locations such as northern Italy, Copenhagen, Denmark, London, England, Barcelona, Spain, and Beijing, China. Many study abroad programs are led by communication faculty.
All eight undergraduate communication majors can be completed in just three years.
All liberal arts majors prepare students with the skills identified as contributing to managerial success: communicating and listening well, possessing insights into others, creative/critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to make connections across complex ideas.
Degree in 3
Motivated, driven students can complete this major in three years. Degree in 3 allows students to enter the work force or graduate school a year earlier while also providing a cost-effective way to complete an undergraduate degree. Degree in 3 offers a great combination of cost-savings and the opportunity to accelerate your future and achieve your goals.Plan of Study
- General Communication, BA
- Business Communication, BA
- Communication of Science & Technology, BA
- Health Communication, BA
- Interpersonal Communication, BA
- Media and Mass Communication, BA
- Political & Civic Communication, BA
- Public Relations & Strategic Communication, BA
Transfer to Communication, General (Pre)
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Contact Information
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Office
(765) 494-6291
newstudent@purdue.edu
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Careers in Communication, General (Pre)
- Sales
- Public Relations
- Reporting
- Marketing
- Management
- Lobbying
- Attorney
- Advertising
- Higher Education
- Social Services