Undergraduate

The School of Communication at Western Michigan University recently reviewed and revised the undergraduate programs to better suit the needs of our students and to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing career pathways that communication majors and minors can pursue. We now offer five majors, two minors and four undergraduate certificates. You may explore requirements, apply to declare a major or a minor in the School of Communication, and find resources for the major and minor options by selecting the area of study.

Majors

• Communication studies
• Digital media and journalism
• Film, video, and media studies
• Interpersonal communication
• Strategic communication
  • Undergraduate certificate in public relations
  • Undergraduate certificate in diversity and inclusion
  • Undergraduate certificate in new media and technology
  • Undergraduate certificate in leadership and teamwork

Minors

• Communication
• Journalism
• UX-HCI – User Experience/Human-Computer Interaction 
• Film & Digital Storytelling (new program beginning Fall 2024)

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