Fostering the

practice and
study of
communication to
inform and
transform society
for the better

CONTACT US
206.296.2034
901 12th Avenue, 1103 Building
#303A DEPARTMENT OF
Seattle, WA 98122
hmckinnov@seattleu.edu
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ABOUT US SPECIALIZATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
We promote the study of Interact with and learn about
communications and its surrounding communications in a variety of contexts.
fields that contribute to the Greek ideal Students learn to effectively
of the "agora" as the center of a communicate with others, about
democratic, diverse society. Our communication in various cultural
department prepares you for a wide contexts, and persuasive advocacy.
variety of careers, offering three unique
specializations. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Through active learning methods, we An integrated approach to the
seek to challenge and excite students. management of all functions of
Courses are designed to teach you communication. Studies include the
about the role of communication in theoretical frameworks of
society and provide you with experience communications, industry practices, and
in developing your oral, written, visual, the role of communications in both local
and digital communication skills and global contexts.

We envision a JOURNALISM
Develop skills related to the gathering and
world where dissemination of stories through media,
the use of reporting, writing, visual, and
communication is digital skills. Courses place focus on
reporting for social change and developing
founded on an entrepreneurial approach to content
creation.
respect for
individual
autonomy and
equality