Bachelor of Arts - Communication

As a Whitworth communication major, you will explore a variety of areas of communication, from interpersonal communication to mass communication. You will learn effective communication strategies through a combination of speech and journalism courses and will put them into practice in ways that interest you. Options for hands-on learning are abundant and include internships, student media, research and debate.

The major will ultimately equip you to listen empathetically, write compellingly, analyze insightfully and speak persuasively – all skills that will help you grow in a career and in life.

Since 1890, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission to provide "an education of mind and heart" through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars. Recognized as one of the top regional colleges and universities in the West, Whitworth University has more than 3,000 students. It offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In recent years, Whitworth has enjoyed record levels of student enrollment and retention, the strongest financial position in the university's history, and increased external visibility.

Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $140 million in campus improvements have been made in recent years.

In all of its endeavours, Whitworth seeks to advance its founder's mission of equipping students to "honour God, follow Christ and serve humanity."