The discipline of communication is the study of human symbolic behavior.
In addition to helping students learn to communicate more effectively, communication courses teach students how to analyze human communication in the wide range of communicative situations that people experience daily. These communicative situations include:
- interpersonal
- intercultural
- organizational
- small group
- instructional
- mediated
- rhetorical/public
Communication in these various settings may be oral, written, nonverbal, and/or visual.
As America diversifies and its economy expands the emphasis on teamwork and service, excellent communication skills are increasingly important for a professional career in any field as well as for a more fulfilling life.
Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)
Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.
Current Undergraduate Students
General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.
Specific questions about Communication, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Leslie Harris.
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