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Since communication is among the skills most sought-after by employers, majoring in communication will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. UPIKE’s communication program will provide you with a strong balance between practical and theoretical knowledge. Courses are designed to develop your competence in spoken and nonverbal interaction practices, professional and publication writing skills, and public performance abilities. Graduates generally find they’re prepared for professional careers and have a solid foundation to pursue graduate programs in business, communication, law, religion, theatre and other fields.
UPIKE’s communication program offers hands-on opportunities for learning and growth. Communication students participate in internships and experiential learning to gain valuable real-world experience. Opportunities exist to take part in Chi Omicron Mu, UPIKE’s communication honor society, as well as an award-winning speech team, research and community service activities. Students also have the ability to interact with UPIKE communication alumni to build professional networks.
COM 310 Principles of Editing and Design This hands-on course emphasizes both creative and managerial skills in layout, typography, photo selection and use, editing, headline writing and developing publication objectives. Students will also share responsibility in creating a college publication. COM 323 Intercultural Communication This course focuses on the importance of culture in our everyday lives and the ways in which culture affects communication processes. Goals of the course are to increase sensitivity to other cultures and provide an introduction to and exploration of the core concepts within intercultural communication. Students will increase awareness of their own cultural backgrounds, and the contexts (social, cultural and historical) in which they live and communicate. COM 425 Advanced Public Speaking The course builds upon basic speaking skills acquired in Fundamentals of Public Speaking. A variety of speaking techniques and situations will be practiced practiced. Students will develop essential presentation skills necessary for success in a competitive job market.
After graduating with a UPIKE communication degree, you’ll understand various contexts of communication, exhibit media literacy skills, demonstrate awareness of ethical responsibilities as a communicator in a globalized society, write proficiently and possess effective oral communication skills. Whether you’re seeking a career in communication, business, politics, education, entertainment, religion or medical services, as a graduate of UPIKE’s communication program you’ll gain communication skills that top the list of qualifications desired by employers.
Earn your bachelor or associate degree in a variety of learning options. 3-year degree track | Fully-online | Face-to-face | Hybrid * * includes both online and face-to-face courses
Advertising Representative Corporate or Non-Profit Administrator Customer Relations/ Sales Representative Event Coordinator Journalist Marketing Specialist Minister Public Relations Specialist Relationship Mediator Sales Representative Sports Publicist Stage Performer
Appalachian News-Express Community Trust Bank East Kentucky Broadcasting Jenny Wiley Theatre Judi’s Place for Kids, Inc. Pike County Tourism Commission Pike-TV Pikeville Medical Center Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce WYMT-TV YMCA
“Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication has opened many doors for me since graduating from the University of Pikeville in 2015. The skills I obtained in both written and oral communication helped me land jobs in both journalism and the communication field. As director of operations of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, I use those communication skills daily to market the Chamber, interact with our members and design materials for publication. The real-world experience and dedication of the communication and English staff were crucial to my professional success after leaving UPIKE.” JOSH LITTLE /CLASS OF 2015 /SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE /PIKEVILLE, KY
“Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication has opened many doors for me since graduating from the University of Pikeville in 2015. The skills I obtained in both written and oral communication helped me land jobs in both journalism and the communication field. As director of operations of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, I use those communication skills daily to market the Chamber, interact with our members and design materials for publication. The real-world experience and dedication of the communication and English staff were crucial to my professional success after leaving UPIKE.”
JOSH LITTLE /CLASS OF 2015 /SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE /PIKEVILLE, KY
Associate Professor of Communication(606) 218-5004ChandraMassner@upike.edu
Q: What percent of students who declare this major successfully complete/are still enrolled in the program? A: 59%
Q: What percent of students complete the program within 4 years? A: 52%
Q: What percent of graduates are working/in graduate school 1 year after graduation? A: 94%
Q: What percent of graduates are employed in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: 53%
Q: What salary can a graduate expect to earn in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: $34,866
Q: What is the median loan debt for students completing this program? A: $23,279
Q: What percent of a graduate’s monthly salary will be used to repay his/her loan? A: 9.22%