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Communication

B.A.

Communication is the engine that drives societies, powers economies, and connects the world.

All of us depend upon it, in our personal, civic, and professional lives.

Jeff Kurtz , Professor, Chair of Communication, The Alumni Chair

Jamie S. Haidet , Academic Administrative Assistant

Rhetoric

Explore argumentation and persuasion in all forms, from the political to the religious and everything in between.

Relational communication

Examine communication of all kinds, including interpersonal, organizational, environmental, and cross-cultural.

Media studies

Question how film, TV, radio, news, social media, music, and digital tech shape — and are shaped — by our social, cultural, and global realities.

Hands-on learning

Harness your curiosity while drawing knowledge from real-world issues, writing publication-ready articles, and learning from guest experts.

Depth and diversity of thought

Communication is one of the largest and most diverse departments on campus, offering courses that present considerable breadth and depth in rhetoric, media studies, and human communication.

Is there a communication minor?

Yes — Denison’s communication minor complements majors across disciplines, providing you with skills for any career path you choose.

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Career communities

Communication majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Marketing, Sales, & Communication, and Non-Profit, Education, & Government.

Career Exploration

Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.

Internships

Our communication majors have interned with NBC News, Deloitte, Bank of New York Mellon, and the Amateur Athletic Union, to name just a few.

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Study Abroad

Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.

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Summer Scholars

Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.

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Spotlights

It’s a small world for Denison Disney intern

Alexandra Redrick ’25 landed a dream internship at Disney through her ambition and help from the Denison alumni network.

‘We broke the internet’

When Snoop Dogg announced he was "quitting smoke," the world jumped to the wrong conclusion. Chris Dickey ’03 was on the team that cleared the air.

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Keeping the public informed

Journalism chose these Denison graduates — and they're chasing it from Ohio to Africa.

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To go proudly and boldly into the world

For these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.

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No gavel required

Molly Johnson’s aim as judge: ‘leave the world a better place than I found it’

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The Tangled Web

Associate Professor Sangeet Kumar on the broken promises of the digital revolution

Landing that first job - with you as the boss

Lucy Carlisle '20 launched her own business after graduating. She started years earlier with three internships and a opportunity-packed college career.

Where We Go

The career potential of interpersonal connections

The ability to make connections — between people and ideas — has given T-Mobile executive Monisha Mukhija ‘11 an edge in her career.

Where We Go

The healing power of breaking barriers

Artists can cross lines that medical professionals sometimes don't have the space to.

How We Learn

Surprises in a Virtual Classroom

Logan Agin '20 adds an unexpected twist to her virtual discussions.

Alina Panek '20 at her virtual Conferral of Degrees

Graduating into a pandemic

Alina Panek '20 is one of more than 2,300 Denison students who cut short their campus experience in the Spring of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Inside Scoop

An internship with The Newark Advocate gives Alina Panek ’20 an opportunity to learn from professionals, pitch and write feature articles.

How We Learn

Emily Schultz '16: An unconventional path to Google

Mentorship was so pivotal to Emily Schultz’s Denison experience she based her master’s at Oxford on the subject & leads a mentorship program at Google.