From understanding mass media to building effective interpersonal skills, Palm Beach Atlantic University fully fosters the study of communication. The major in communication will prepare students academically for lifelong learning, leadership and service. It emphasizes contemplation and action, providing students with a liberal arts environment designed to enhance intellectual, spiritual, and personal character development. Graduates will enter the community and the wider world with exceptional oral, written and relational skills gained through courses covering rhetoric, persuasion and time-honored ideas of citizenship, community and commitment to civil discourse.
“PBA encouraged initiation, curiosity and the importance of community. Initiative is about locating vision and taking action.” Johnny Hedger '12
Many industries offer opportinities with skills you learn from this major. Some are:
Not sure about the major? Check out the minor option.
Nine distinctive schools are part of PBA. Classes related to this major will be focused here.
PBA is rightly proud of our talented faculty. Here’s who you’ll be learning from in this major.
OK, you’ve chosen your program of study. Now, it’s time to get familiar with your classes.