Create. Inspire. Influence.

Arrive with big dreams. Leave ready to live them. At the Diederich College of Communication, you'll be immersed in experience, learning and working in our studios and labs, and networking with peers and mentors in communication, media and arts professions.

 
 

Create. Inspire. Influence.

Arrive with big dreams. Leave ready to live them. At the Diederich College of Communication, you'll be immersed in experience, learning and working in our studios and labs, and networking with peers and mentors in communication, media and arts professions.

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Your degree, your way. Mix and match from our majors and minors to find the path that's right for you.

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Advertising

Marquette advertising majors learn the value of strategic thinking that leverages consumer insight, savvy media placement that requires deep data knowledge and creative ideation that inspires fluent executions.

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Communication Studies

As a Marquette communication studies major, you’ll gain a diverse combination of knowledge and flexibility, enabling you to excel at any form of communication and apply it to a variety of opportunities, causes and career paths.

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Corporate Communication

Marquette corporate communication majors develop the skills to establish a distinct identity, culture and vision in an information-saturated world, becoming a voice for responsible corporate citizenship.

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Digital Media

Marquette digital media majors are prepared to excel as ethical, innovative media producers and creative professionals through hands-on access to cutting-edge studios, video editing suites, industry-standard creative software and professional production equipment.

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Film and Media Studies

Film and media studies majors at Marquette gain the background to excel as film and media scholars and critics, engage in analysis of media practices and messages, and serve as a guiding force for responsible communication practices.

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Journalism

Marquette journalism majors develop strong writing, reporting and editing skills to become socially responsible professionals who produce stories based on reliable sources and data, write with passion and accuracy, and support the people’s right to know.

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Public Relations

As a Marquette public relations major, you’ll learn how to help organizations define and manage their public image and positively influence business practices, while applying integrated approaches using current technology.

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Sports Communication

Marquette sports communication majors discover a dynamic path to a range of sports-related professions, whether you aspire to be on the field, behind the scenes or in front of the camera.

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Theatre Arts

Marquette’s NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) program offers students the opportunity to choose from a diverse selection of courses, create costumes and characters, design and build stage sets, collaborate with actors and directors, and engage in film and stage productions, starting in their very first year.

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Experience the Diederich Difference!

The Diederich College of Communication provides an opportunity for students to select classes with unique themes taught by industry experts in a workshop style setting. Whether you are exploring Johnston Hall, the Helfaer Theatre, the Varsity Theatre or walking through campus, we create spaces where you can hone your craft.

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