Degree of Communication and Journalism at Pfeiffer University
The Communication and Journalism curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the communication industry or for graduate studies in communication. The program focuses on the basic principles and theories of communication, as well as the histories of the mass media, organizational communication, and public relations. Students will acquire practical work experience, along with a general understanding of important concepts of communication and the significant uses of media around the world.
Students may select a major from three sequences: Journalism, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations. Those choosing Journalism learn to report the news in a responsible and ethical manner. Combining classroom work with writing for publication, students learn both the mechanics and the craft of reporting. Those choosing Organizational Communication will gain knowledge in human resources and professional training. Students learn mediation, assessment, implementation, and human relations skills. Those choosing Public Relations will learn both the creative and business sides of promotional communication. Students will learn to write advertising copy and gain insight into the concept of integrated marketing.
The department fosters the development of oral and written communication skills essential in the constantly changing job market while also developing the broad knowledge base characterizing the liberally educated graduate. In the vein, all communication studies majors will take a slate of core courses that form a foundation of study in all three sequences. Successful graduates of Pfeiffer’s Communication Studies curriculum will possess skills in speaking, writing, computing, analysis, research, and critical thinking.
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