Communication: Major Opportunities

Our small classes, innovative curriculum and hands-on learning environments facilitated by outstanding faculty make working toward a Communication degree at Weber State University a personalized experience.

Whether you aspire to develop and manage social media communication strategies, report for a news outlet, work in public relations, create entertaining videos, be on TV or the radio, run for political office or improve family communication, a Communication degree from Weber State will prepare you for a meaningful and successful career.

Learn more about the benefits of earning a degree in Communication.

Careers in Communication

Our students graduate prepared with the skills needed to pursue dynamic Communication careers in a wide range of areas, including:

Public relations
Advertising
Social media marketing
Corporate communication
Training and development
Public administration
Human resources
Journalism
Technical writing

Media programming
Audio and video production
Law
Advocacy
Teaching
Research
Sales
Recruiting
Entertainment

See a complete list of Communication careers.

No. 1 Skill Employers Want

Surveys show that all businesses and organizations need effective communicators. Our programs teach the skills employers are looking for in employees. These include:

Writing
Speaking
Interpersonal communication
Group and team communication
Digital message creation
Audio and video production
Visual communication
Critical listening
Critical thinking

COMM News

The Signpost Wins General Excellence

The Signpost won the top award for General Excellence from the Utah Press Association in 2018 while two students won first-place awards for column writing and sports photography in the 2018 regional competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.

New Associate's in Workplace Communication

A new associate's degree in Workplace Communication & Writing prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of workplaces. The two-year degree completes Gen Ed requirements and can be applied toward the bachelor's degree.

Morse named Utah PR Student of the Year

Nina Morse was named the 2017 Utah PR Student of the Year in the competition sponsored by the Utah Public Relations Society Association. Morse becomes the seventh consecutive Weber State student to bring home this honor.

Congrats to Speech Showcase Finalists

Congratulations to the Top 5 finalists: Rieley Frederick, John Keeffer, Liberty Lockett, Ariana Presher and Jayna Scadden. They presented their speeches to a packed house at the annual Speech Showcase event on April 19. Watch for another Showcase in Fall Semester.

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Department of Communication
Weber State University
1395 Edvalson St. Dept. 1407
Ogden, UT 84408-1407

Physical Location

Weber State University
Ogden Campus
Elizabeth Hall
Room 330

Phone, Email & Office Hours

801-626-8924 or 801-626-6426 (phone)
communication@weber.edu

7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday