Thousands of careers are open to graduates who possess the skills garnered in Pacific's Communication Program. With a communication degree you will learn to be a leader in your local and global communities by creating communication strategies for the public good. You will understand communication theory, research methodologies and become proficient in all forms of communication: oral, written, and media.
Pacific’s communication major is an expansive program that prepares you for a variety of careers depending on your interests and professional goals. Some study paths you can take are:
Learn how to become an influencer or start a professional pop culture career by developing production and design skills.
Develop deliberation and litigation skills to pursue a career in leadership or become a public figure inspiring change.
Learn how to foster meaningful relationships by developing dialogue and mediation skills on your way to becoming a personal or cultural communication practitioner.
Pacific’s communication alumni are leaders in fields including education, entertainment, tech, politics, sports and health care.
As a future attorney, Elizabeth understands how important public speaking is for her future career. She is developing these skills in her communication classes and by competing with the Pacific Speech and Debate Team. Elizabeth hopes that these experiences will make her stand out among other law school applicants.
For over seven decades, University of the Pacific has competed with distinction in intercollegiate speech and debate. The Pacific teams are regulars in national championship competition and have compiled enviable records at both the regional and national levels.
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Pacific Tiger Broadcasting is a student-run online radio station operating in the Communication department. With so many outlets to broadcast, premiere, and produce content, we provide interviews at our station, music that you've never heard, live performances, and stories waiting to be told.
Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association's official honor society at four-year colleges and universities nationwide. The honor society recognizes outstanding student scholars in Communication. Pacific's chapter is the Iota Eta Chapter.
When Nick Gray ’17 transferred to Pacific, he was focused on pursuing a career in corporate communication. Currently, he is a crisis and issues specialist with Hewlett Packard Inc. He appreciates the quality of education and hands-on opportunities he received at Pacific. Nick believes that Pacific’s name recognition and strong alumni network gave him a competitive edge during the job application process.
Get training in communication theory, methodology and practice, while developing the knowledge and skills to solve work-related communication problems.
