The major in communication is for students interested in personal development or a career in education, industry, government, or the media. Communication majors are expected to achieve basic proficiency in communication skills and to master the essentials of communication theory. All communication majors must take 11 hours of required courses, as well as a minimum of 44 additional hours in communication. All communication majors are encouraged to participate in communication activities outside the university. Communication majors may qualify for state certification at the secondary level by taking the required professional courses in the College of Education and Human Services.

To be admitted as majors, students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.