Communication Studies

Reach New Heights in Communication

Communication is the foundation for so much of what we do every day. Excellent communication skills are essential in every industry.

When you pursue a communication studies degree, you will explore how messages are sent and received in various contexts, cultures and relationships. You’ll grow as a writer, as a speaker and as a listener. And you’ll hone communication skills that will enhance your professional and personal relationships.

In two years, you’ll be ready to transfer to a four-year Minnesota State university to pursue your bachelor’s degree in communication or similar field.

What are Typical Communication Studies Degree Careers?

You’ll have a lot of options for communication studies degree careers. Your excellent communication and problem-solving skills will help organizations effectively communicate in various contexts.

Communication studies degree careers include business communication, counseling, journalism, human resources and more.

Did you know? Hiring managers continually rank good communication skills at the top of the list when it comes to hiring employees.*

*Indeed career guide

What Makes Our Communication Studies Program Unique?

Our award-winning communication studies program faculty have been recognized with national, state and college honors for their teaching excellence and come from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds.

Communication Studies Program Basics

Requirements for a Communication Studies degree

Communication Studies Transfer Pathway (AA)

Where can I transfer?

A Normandale communication studies degree is easily transferable to local and national four-year universities.

Completion of a Normandale Communication Studies Transfer Pathway Degree will allow you to easily transfer to communication studies programs in four-year universities in the Minnesota State System. These include:

Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State Mankato
MSU- Moorhead
St. Cloud State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
Winona State University

What skills will I acquire?

You’ll gain excellent communication skills as well as problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You’ll enhance your writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.

What communication studies activities can I get involved in?

The Communication Department believes in broadening student experiences through international travel. In the past, we have led trips to Australia and New Zealand, the British Isles, and we will be sponsoring a trip to Ecuador in 2023.

Course outlines