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Mission of the Carroll College Department of Communication

The mission of the Communication Department mirrors the mission of the college: by seeking the "full realization of the dual goals of vocation and enlightenment."

The communication department has developed both educational/vocational goals and holistic goals for the enlightenment of our students.

A graduate of the Department of Communication will graduate from Carroll College with the following skills:

1. The ability to use communication constructively and unselfishly, to serve         others and promote peace on all levels - interpersonally, socially and             globally.

2. Understanding of the moral foundations of communication, which                    include the need to treat every person with reverence.

3. Intercultural understanding and the ability to treat people of all                     backgrounds with tolerance and respect.

4. Skills in conflict management and relationship-building.

5. Preparation for graduate study.

6. Preparation for a career in public relations, journalism, a secondary                 education teacher of communication, speech or forensics.

Majors for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

  • Communication Studies
  • Communication Studies for Secondary Education
  • Public Relations: with a concentration in either Journalism or Marketing

Minors for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

  • Communication Studies
  • Communication Studies for Secondary Education
  • Public Relations

Associate of the Arts Degree

  • Communication Studies

10 REASONS TO CHOOSE CARROLL'S COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

1. FACULTY EXPERTISE
 At Carroll, the faculty is our greatest strength. Teaching through a diverse     team of experienced professionals translates to well rounded preparation for the job market or secondary education. You will enter the profession prepared to succeed in the real world.
2. BETTER PREPARATION FOR THE JOB MARKET
Because of our outstanding program, Carroll graduates possess the knowledge, maturity and skills that outshine other graduates.
3. LEADERSHIP ROLES
Because of their excellent critical thinking and communication skills honed through our broad liberal education, Carroll graduates rise to leadership and management positions.
4. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
Small class sizes guarantee communication students can expect extensive     personal attention and guidance from professors.
5. SCHOLARSHIPS
Carroll College is ranked fourth in the nation for its number of Truman Scholarships, a prestigious national award program that grants over $30,000 for graduate studies. Approximately one-third of Carroll's Truman Scholars pursued communication studies.
6. GRADUATE STUDIES
Communication and Public Relations graduates continue their education by attending graduate programs in journalism, business administration, law programs, psychology, and other related programs.  Graduates of Carroll's Communication/Public Relations Programs have continued their studies at such respected graduate programs as Cornell University, University of Oregon, Southern Illinois University, The University of Montana-Missoula, Arizona State University, and Wake Forest College.
7. FORENSIC COMPETITION
Carroll College offers interested students one of the finest forensics programs in the Northwest, competing against colleges and universities of    all sizes in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Carroll's Forensics Team has won more Northwest Regional                     Championships than any other team in the region, with students regularly qualifying for national competition. Carroll offers forensics scholarships to promising students in debate, drama, and speech.
8. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 Both the Communication Studies and Public Relations programs offer             students excellent internship opportunities in the Helena area. Carroll's         students have completed internships at advertising agencies, political             offices, Carroll's Public Relations Office, local television and radio stations,     and corporate regional offices. 
9. PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Alumni of the communication department have been successful in a large field of professional careers including jobs in advertising, marketing, event planning, public relations and secondary education.
10. MORE THAN JUST GREAT SKILLS
Carroll's holistic approach means our graduates are prepared far beyond basic job skills. They emerge ready to take on the challenges of communicating constructively and unselfishly, interpersonally, socially and globally.