Learn how to not only express your ideas effectively, but also how to listen and engage meaningfully across a variety of contexts. Whether you pursue media communication, corporate strategies or public relations, you’ll develop skills that transfer directly to a meaningful career.
Here, you’ll actively apply your knowledge through internships at top media outlets, nonprofit organizations and leading corporations. These opportunities are a core part of your educational journey, facilitated by committed faculty who are nationally recognized leaders.
When you graduate, you’ll have the ability to craft powerful messages, influence opinions and initiate change — making you a valuable asset in any field you choose to pursue. And because you’ll be grounded in ethical values, you’ll know how to use your skills and creativity to shape the future for the greater good.
Johnston Hall, College of Communication
At the College of Communication, you'll be immersed in your discipline from your first day on campus, practicing in our studios and stages, connecting with alumni and other professionals, and marrying theory and skill to master changing technology and communication across fields. Get more hands-on experience through an internship—84% of our students do them.
Many of our communication studies graduates go directly into the workforce in a variety of fields, while about a quarter go on to graduate school. Here’s where some of our recent graduates landed.
While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
Learn hands-on in Johnston Hall — home to some of the country’s most cutting-edge technology (and one of the most historic buildings on campus). We’re preparing you to be an agile communicator in a technologically advanced world, so we’re putting you in that world right away. And by right away, we mean starting your first year.
Here's just some of what Johnston Hall offers:
Supercharge your creativity, learn more about the arts and follow your artistic inspiration with a minor in graphic design or fine studio art. Both programs give you a unique blend of creative conceptualizing, execution, theory and technology. The fine arts minor is a collaboration between Marquette and the nearby Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD).
Put communication theory into practice and get real work experience, while exploring the career possibilities available for you with our structured internship program. Our location in Milwaukee gives you access to Fortune 500 companies, newspaper and broadcast organizations, and nonprofit organizations as a communication studies major.
Here are just a few of the places our students have completed internships recently:
Through the unique travel opportunities of the Diederich Experiences, you can engage with our amazing alumni from across the country who work in your specific area of interest. These distinctive trips build your network, introduce you to job options, and provide excellent insight and advice that will get you wherever you want to go. Annual experiences include LA, Chicago, New York and Puerto Rico, and cover several of our majors.
Good leaders communicate. And great communicators lead. Join our C-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership development activities, mentorship and rewarding course work to unleash your leadership potential. You'll make yourself a more competitive candidate and create relationships that will exponentially further your career.
Expand your communication education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for digital media students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it.
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