COMMUNICATION STUDIES: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Do you see yourself as a community organizer?
Do you want to use your voice to bring people together and make positive change?
Are you looking for a career with purpose?
In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, effective communication is essential for civic engagement, public advocacy, and leadership. This major equips students with the skills to influence meaningful dialogue and advocate for change. Through hands-on learning experiences in the classroom and the community, you will develop practical skills for careers in nonprofit leadership, government, corporate communication, community outreach, and other fields that require strong public engagement and leadership activities.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
• Understand how communication shapes the world we live in and how you can use it to drive change
• Develop intercultural, persuasive, ethical, and inclusive communication strategies that support work in community, nonprofit, and political settings
• Critically evaluate and engage in public rhetoric, policy, and media narratives to influence social change and challenge systemic injustices
• Communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and communities
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Manage your organization’s relationships with its community partners and stakeholders
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
Advance the mission of a nonprofit organization by engaging with key audiences such as donors, volunteers, and clients
ADVOCACY
Work for a cause that is important to you by engaging with community members to help drive policy change
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
Help engage voters and the larger community to promote a candidate’s campaign for office
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
WOMEN: With a focus on women at our core, you’ll study with other women committed to reflection and exploration of the big issues that matter.
UNIQUE: St. Kate’s is one of just a few universities to offer an undergraduate degree of this kind specific to civic engagement.
SOCIAL JUSTICE: This program trains students to harness the power of community engagement for inclusion, equity, and systemic change.
CUSTOMIZABLE: Several elective options to help you create your own path based on your interests.
