It’s fair to say that there’s never been a time in which clear and deliberate communication has been more important. Constant technological advances and the phenomenal rise of social media have made the lightning-speed sharing of information — and opinions —an everyday global occurrence.
Geneva’s Department of Communication is passionate about providing students with the skills, insights, perspectives
Would you like to develop the strong verbal, critical-thinking and teamwork skills that employers seek in new hires? Are you interested in deepening your awareness of how effective communications can help you better represent Christ in your profession and community? If so, we invite you to explore our two majors of study in the department: Communication Studies and Communication Disorders.
B.A. Communication
This broad-scoped degree program offers students the opportunity of learning the invention and articulation of messaging in various mediums, including writing, film, design
1) Communication Studies: This concentration is ideal for the communication major interested in a broader understanding of their craft as well as for those who hope to pursue graduate studies. Students explore a generalized knowledge base within the discipline with courses that might include:
2) Public Relations: Students in this concentration receive a Christ-centered understanding of public relations practices in order to ethically employ various communication theories, techniques and strategies. Courses emphasize a rhetorical perspective in writing, public speaking and the use of technology in mass media. Students learn to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships with diverse publics and are prepared for successful public relations careers in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Courses include:
3) Integrated Media: In this concentration, students learn how to captivate and engage an audience through visual storytelling in a variety of media. Students learn media production skills that prepare them for careers in broadcasting, multimedia
4) Visual Communication: This program provides students with coursework that emphasizes art skills and is highlighted by two opportunities. First, the year-end art show enables students to professionally display their personal portfolios. Second, a year-long program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh is available to students during the junior year. This allows students to take advantage of focused concentrations, including photography, graphic design, fashion
5) Writing: Students in the writing concentration enjoy a complement of writing classes that are comprehensive and practical for their careers. Feature writing, creative writing and finding and using relevant research are covered. Students learn how to identify their audience, pitch stories, edit articles and write for newspapers. Our hands-on, technical writing courses are also a focus of this concentration. Courses include:
B.A. Communication Disorders (Speech Pathology)
For those who wish to bring hope and healing into the lives of people who suffer from various speech, language and swallowing disorders, this major is the first step on the road to a fulfilling career. Earning a bachelor’s degree in Geneva's communication disorders program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for a satisfying career in the field and is excellent preparation for graduate school.
Geneva’s uniquely Christian approach to communication disorders is based on the idea of reflecting the compassion of Jesus when working with others. The small class sizes foster a positive, productive atmosphere and ample one-to-one time with faculty. In the past 10 years, 85 percent of our graduates have been accepted into graduate schools across the country. Some of the classes you might take in this program include:
If this field calls to your heart, find inspiration in Geneva College audiology instructor Susan Black’s recent experience in the Dominican Republic. Black put her skills to good use by evaluating over 100 people, from young children to older individuals. “It was very humbling as these individuals with their problems came to see me,” she shares.
If you’d like to learn more about professions that enable you to serve wholeheartedly and faithfully in your life’s work or want to learn more about a biblically based, Christ-centered education at Geneva, we’d love to chat with you. For more information on how Geneva College can help you pursue your education goals, please phone us at 855-979-5563 or email web@geneva.edu.
Opinions expressed in the Geneva Blog are those of its contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official position of the College. The Geneva Blog is a place for faculty and contributing writers to express points of view, academic insights, and contribute to national conversations to spark thought, conversation, and the pursuit of truth, in line with our philosophy as a Christian, liberal arts institution.
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