Graduates of the Communication program should have developed the following:

• Skill to effectively write and interpret a variety of discourse, such as correspondence, resumes, reports, essays, research papers, articles, press releases, and proposals.
  
  

• Skill to effectively and productively communicate verbally and nonverbally in a variety of speech contexts such as interpersonal, team, organizational, public, mass, and intercultural.
  
  

• Skill in preparing and communicating worthy and persuasive written and oral discourse, including proposals grounded in research, planning, and problem-solving that are designed to solve communication problems or enhance communication opportunities.
  
  

• Reasoning skills such as argumentation; critical listening, reading, and viewing; critical and ethical thinking; problem-solving; and prudent decision-making.
  
  

• A theoretical and conceptual understanding of communication principles in major contexts and of empirical and humanistic research techniques used to develop and apply those principles in the communication discipline and its professions.
  
  

• An understanding of principles, techniques, and professional requirements of such communication professions as public relations, journalism, and broadcasting.