Learning Outcomes

A communication degree from Boston College will prepare students to think broadly in terms of the social, economic, and political aspect of the human existence.聽

Post-graduation placements

It is the goal of the Communication Department that students majoring in Communication develop the following skills:

  • Understand the major theories in the areas of Interpersonal Communication, Rhetorical Studies and Media Studies.
  • Understand the research skills necessary for their area of study.
  • Develop the skill necessary to organize and write a coherent paper examining a current theoretical topic in communication.
  • Develop the skills to analyze and articulate logical arguments.
  • Be able to express themselves effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Understanding of the ethical issues inherent to sending and receiving messages.
  • In-depth understanding of the ideas and methods of one of the three major subfields in Communication.
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