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Students have the option of taking classes or completing an entire degree through course offerings at Macomb's University Center in Clinton Township, Michigan. For the convenience of students, full advising and complete program information is offered at both locations. All students are required to satisfy Oakland University’s General Education and writing proficiency requirements, as well as the College of Arts and Sciences distribution requirements. If transferring to Oakland, advisers will work to help students maximize their transfer credits.
Students frequently ask, “What IS a Communication major?” A degree in Communication prepares students for successful employment in a wide range of fields including advertising, public relations, sales, marketing, radio and TV production, and management. In small, interactive classes, students learn how to combine the best of theory and practice so that effective Communication choices can be made in a variety of contexts. Communication classes help students:
- Understand the impact and consequences of their own unique Communication style in individual, group, and public settings.
- Develop a critical appreciation for the Communication style and impact of other individuals and the media.
- Recognize and appreciate the need for human diversity.
- Understand how to become an effective voice for building personal and public relationships.
After graduation, 90% of Oakland’s communication majors obtain employment in their field, with an average starting salary of $33,700.
- Degree Completion in four years With proper planning students can easily complete coursework in four years.
- Flexibility! Not all students have the same academic strengths. Advisors will work with students to understand their academic and career goals and to customize their coursework. An introductory computer science course or a course in logic or math will satisfy Oakland’s general education requirement for math.
- Classes are small and personal. Faculty know students by name and actively engage students in finding practical applications for the theories taught in class
- Internships Academic credit is available for career-related internships. Many of these internships are paid.
- “Real-world” education The senior capstone course requires students to contribute service hours to their community. This hands-on experience, combined with the experience gained in other courses, helps prepare students to be effective in their personal lives, their careers, and in their community.
