A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
| A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 6
Mississippi
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
|  | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | 28 (5.2%) |  |  | |
|  | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | 123 (4.8%) |  |  | |
|  | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | 10 (2.8%) |  |  | |
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|  | Belhaven College Jackson, MS | 11 (2.7%) |  |  | |
|  | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | 38 (1.7%) |  |  | |
|  | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | 4 (0.9%) |  |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.