Communication is one of the most useful areas of study because it concerns the nature of human interaction and can be applied in any field.
Beyond AU
Tatum Barstad '21, who majored in communication studies and sport management, is an account executive of group events & hospitality for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Her primary responsibilities include driving group sales, executing theme nights, creating and managing group events, as well as enhancing the overall guest experience. At AU, Barstad interned with Augustana Athletics and the Sioux Falls Canaries, and served as president of SKOL.
Augustana University will offer sports broadcasting as a minor beginning in the fall. The minor will help students build careers in a field that includes both traditional broadcast and cable outlets, and new and ongoing digital platforms.
Augustana student Mariya Mamman ‘25 is a communication studies/business and economics double major from Jos, Plateau, Nigeria. She is interning this summer at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, gaining experience as a social media & events intern.
The university is proud to announce that Augustana Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was honored at the 44th annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards banquet, held on May 12, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Communication graduates establish careers as business salespeople, public relations directors, media producers, nonprofit fundraising developers and lawyers.
Internship opportunities include:
Communication students study away in:
The curriculum teaches fundamental communication concepts like interpersonal communication and persuasion and then tailors the major to individuals through elective courses. It also serves as an excellent second major in combination with business, economics, English, government or journalism.
Communication students often participate in: