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Online Communication Program

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The Communication major is good for creative people with strong writing skills. Communications is a broad field that includes the study of public speaking and rhetoric, communication at a personal level and the mass media such as film, television, and the Internet.

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Why Walsh?

The Communication curriculum at Walsh is a pre-professional program that works to prepare our students to pursue careers in communication professions.

  • Accelerated Format. Designed for busy, working adults, this degree can be completed by taking online courses offered in accelerated 8-week sessions. 
  • Theory meets experience. We focus our Communications program on helping our students apply the skills and theories from their coursework to real-world situations, like internships and service-learning projects.
  • Responsible best practices. As part of the Walsh University mission, we place a great deal of focus on the ethical practice of communication. 

Course Information

Our program includes a core set of classes that introduce students to communication as a field and a number of elective courses where students can pursue their individual career and academic interests. Communication is a relatively small major in terms of the number of credits; many of our students double major or pursue minors.

Career Opportunities

  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Broadcasting 

Students can seek employment opportunities at newspapers, agencies, non-profit entities and more. Creativity and communication skills also are assets in almost any career.

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