Communication
Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About:
Part of PLU’s Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts, the Communication major blends theory with practice – helping you understand how communication works and giving you the chance to try it out in real-world settings.
You’ll get to experiment across platforms, like podcasts, video, journalism, social media, public speaking, and more. Classes function like labs where you collaborate with professors, classmates, and community partners. At PLU, the work you do won’t just stay in the classroom; it can reach audiences, make an impact, and give you professional-level experiences to add to your portfolio.
Communication is one of the top skills employers look for in any profession, and at PLU you’ll graduate ready to stand out in fields like media, journalism, PR, marketing, filmmaking, social media, advertising, and more.
Skills you'll gain from this program:
- Strategic Storytelling and Campaigns — Build campaigns and strategies that inform, persuade, and inspire action in organizations and communities through real-world partnerships.
- Creative Media Production — Develop the ability to write, film, design, and produce across platforms like print, radio, TV, and digital media through PLU’s labs and collaborative projects.
- Collaboration and Leadership Skills — Work in teams on media and communication projects to strengthen leadership, project management, and teamwork abilities.
- Critical Thinking and Analysis — Analyze messages, media, and cultural trends, applying insights to solve communication challenges and innovate new approaches.
Concentrations:
- Film & Media Studies
- Strategic Communication
Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs
- Communications Coordinator, City of Lakewood
- Marketing & Communications Manager, Northshore Senior Center
- Program Manager, Disaster Relief and Food Security, Amazon
- News Producer, KOMO TV Channel 4
- Social Media Manager, The Blind Depot Inc.
- Assistant Director of Sports Information & Marketing, George Fox University
- Co-Founder, Master Plan Media
Graduates from the last last 5 years: Where they go to graduate school
- Law School, Seattle University
- Master of Communication Management, University of Southern California
- Master of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
- Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Production & Studies, University of North Texas
- Master of Business Administration, Eastern Washington University
- Master of Fine Arts in Photography, The New School
- Master of Arts in Education, Pacific Lutheran University
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Hands-On Experience
MediaLab, a student-run media organization, offers students a chance to gain real-world experience in an agency setting, working with local clients to create and define their media presence.
PLU offers a digital media scholarship worth up to $4,000 per year specifically for communication majors!
Get Involved
There are multiple ways to get involved outside the classroom, including MediaLab, the student newspaper, a radio station, and a television channel.
