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Humanities

Digressions Magazine

Digressions is the student-run literary magazine sponsored by the Division of Humanities. Students are encouraged to submit original works of poetry, short fiction, artwork and photography for consideration in the magazine, which is published yearly in the winter semester.

Performing and Visual Arts

The Division of Humanities in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presents theatre, dance, music, and other artistic productions to complement academic majors and courses.

Communication Studies Major

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The communication studies program at NSU has a very low student-faculty ratio and features professors with a wide variety of backgrounds and academic/research expertise. Each communication studies student receives individual attention from faculty on coursework and advice on life after undergraduate studies at NSU. Students can learn and excel in this supportive yet challenging environment. Communication studies majors may also select from a number of minors offered by the college.

Description

The communication studies major takes a broad approach, giving students a varied background in speech communication, media studies, and public relations. Students will learn how to write and listen effectively, as well as acquire skills in presentation, understand the role of communication in various settings, identify theories and models of communication, and be conversant in mass media concepts and practices including publicity and promotion. A communication studies major prepares students for a wide variety of careers in such fields as journalism, television and radio broadcasting, education, public relations, and law.

The communication studies major is offered during the day and evening on NSU’s main campus.

Learning Outcomes

A successful communication studies graduate is expected to:

  1. Present effective messages for diverse interpersonal, small group, public, and mass audiences;
  2. Articulate relevant professional ethical standards in communication;
  3. Identify, analyze, and articulate significant theories and models of communication.

Dual Admissions Option

Please refer to the Dual Admissions Web site for additional information.

Career Opportunities

Communication majors attain business, academic, and professional positions in many areas. Occupations that require effective public communication skills include spokesperson, announcer, and on-air talent. In business, communication degrees prepare students to be corporate trainers, advertising coordinators, managers, public relations agents, consultants, and human resource specialists. Students with a degree in communication can pursue a career in education as a high school or college instructor after completing appropriate post-graduate education and/or certification. Communication specialists can serve effectively in government as speechwriters, campaign managers, and professional lobbyists. Communication degrees also provide good preparation for careers in arbitration, negotiation, and labor relations.