Communication and media saturate our lives and shape our reality. In this perpetually-connected world, the ability to communicate effectively through media is critical to every organization. Change and innovation are hallmarks of the communication fields. To launch students into successful careers we provide rigorous training in practical skills, as well as an understanding of media history, theory, research, ethics and law within a broad grounding in the liberal arts. Communication students gain theoretical training and practice in vital industry skills, such as collaboration and critical thinking.