Santa Clara University

Majors & Programs - Major in Communication

Undergraduate Admission

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Major in Communication

Students explore the history, practice, and theories of human interaction and modern media.

As a communication major at Santa Clara University, you will focus on the communication process in interpersonal, mass media, and computer-based contexts. Our program explores the theory, research methodologies, responsibilities, institutional structures, and effects of mass and interpersonal communication. Because our program is hands-on, you will have the chance to create communication products, such as television programs, newspaper stories, Web sites, and more.

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Major Requirements

Lower Division

  • Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Technology and Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Visual Communication or Introduction to Video Production
  • News Gathering and Writing

Upper Division

  • Communication Theory (two courses)
  • Applied Communication (one course)
  • Research Methods (two courses)
  • Upper-division Communication Electives (two courses)
  • Senior Thesis