Communication - Degree Programs | Geneva College

BA Major • Minor

Communication Media & Rhetoric

Winsomely communicate stories and information with a well-rounded communications degree.

As humans, we communicate constantly. How we communicate in speech, writing, and recording informs how we understand the world, and the God who made us. Geneva's Communication Media and Rhetoric program prepares students to skillfully and faithfully create content for our challenging and complex world.

Geneva's Communication curriculum equips you to thoughtfully and meaningfully engage your closest companions, your community and your professional calling.

Biblical Basis

Rhetorical and phenomenological inquiry grounded on a serious study of the Holy Bible

Writing Excellence

Student papers regularly accepted for presentation or awarded by professional communication organizations

Digital Media Studios

GEV Studios features audio and video production labs for assignments and independent projects

Key Courses

Communication Theory & Modern Rhetoric

Explore communication theories to understand society and contemporary issues.

Public Rhetoric & Deliberation

Study common public arguments through analysis, organization, and evidence.

Public Relations Strategy & Delivery

Explore PR tools & tactics for mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.

Culture & Communication

Understand the human values of various cultures through communication.

Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

The mission of the communication department is to enable students to gain the skills, insights, perspectives, and knowledge to become effective, competent, wise communicators as they represent Christ in their professions, communities, and families.

This mission rests on three premises:

  1. Communication is a gift from God.
  2. We are to be stewards and servants of these gifts.
  3. We are called to use communication creatively and compassionately to bridge differences of culture, embody servant leadership, and transform society for the kingdom of Christ.

Students majoring in communication will develop relational skills, transactional skills, critical thinking, and professional identity.

  1. Students will be able to develop an understanding of self and others to effectively communicate in a variety of relationships, settings, and situations.
  2. Students will be able to convey messages (written, oral, visual) clearly, concisely, and correctly. They will also be able to critically analyze the messages of others. 
  3. Students will be able to develop critical thinking skills which will aid them in making rational choices in a variety of personal and professional circumstances.
  4. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and values of their chosen vocation through a Christian perspective.

Career Outcomes

Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.

93%

of Geneva graduates are working or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

100%

of communication major graduates are involved in volunteering, work, or internships in communication related areas (2023).

"The communication discipline at Geneva helped me grow as a person and taught me to interact well with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Classes such as Interpersonal Communication, Communication Theory and Public Relations set the foundation for my success in securing an internship with the Department of State working with both US and Mexican diplomats to further the US foreign policy. Powerful communication concepts taught from a biblical perspective provided me with an understanding of how these important skills can shape society and further God's kingdom." - Manny Bravo ‘23, Communication

Be prepared for careers such as...

  • Reporter
  • Marketing Manager
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Group Communications Coordinator
  • Digital Advertising Manager

Further your impact...

  • Master's Programs
  • Sports Communication
  • Ministry/Non-profits
  • Fellows program

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