Why Communication Studies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A degree in Communication Studies can help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Courses in Communication Studies look at the different ways that people respond to messages, as well as the public influence that results from persuasion and argumentation. Having learned about a variety of viewpoints, students will be more prepared entering a competitive job market with their wide array of interpretive and practical skill-sets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our coursework and extracurricular opportunities also help students develop ethical viewpoints and methods for relating to one another, both inside a professional environment and out. Students learn to think critically, make well-calculated decisions, and embrace change in a world of shifting and emerging possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Programs for All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Want to achieve a career in the business or marketing world? Or help others with your work in a non-profit organization? Maybe just learn the essentials of great communication for any situation? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s all possible with the Communication Studies Department’s undergraduate programs<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore a topic that’s important to you and the world around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CMST students research a wide range of debatable issues, from gender power dynamics, social media, and distortion to representations of race, abortion, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Pet Suites<\/p>\n Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Scouts Talent<\/p>\n Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Farm Bureau Financial Services<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Legrand<\/p>\n Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mayo Clinic<\/p>\n Rochester, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n DCM Services<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Vomela Companies<\/p>\n St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Winona State University<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Winona State University<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n SPECTRAFORCE<\/p>\n Twin Cities, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Generac<\/p>\n Milwaukee, WI<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fastenal<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Families First of Minnesota<\/p>\n Rochester, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fastenal<\/p>\n Winona, MN<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Winona State University | Winona, MN<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Community Resource Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n Inclusia | Stevens Point, WI<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n 507.457.5230<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Research Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Communication Studies in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n
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