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The Communication Major focuses on the study of how human beings create meaning through the exchange of verbal, nonverbal and mediated messages.<\/p>\n

This degree program offers a 100% online option.<\/p>\n

The Communication Major focuses on the study of how human beings create meaning through the exchange of verbal, nonverbal and mediated messages. Students learn how to competently create and critically consume messages in both written and oral forms, and became adept at the skills and underlying theories of such topics as: intercultural interactions, small group communication, persuasion, public communication, race and gender, conflict resolution, and interviewing and listening.<\/p>\n

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