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Pick any two majors to see courses, skills, and typical career roles side by side. Useful if you're weighing two options that sound similar, like Computer Science vs. Data Science, or Biology vs. Biochemistry.
Communications & Media
Journalism
Reporting, verifying, and telling stories that inform the public.
Typical courses
- ✓Introduction to Journalism
- ✓News Writing & Reporting
- ✓Media Law & Ethics
- ✓Multimedia & Digital Journalism
- ✓Feature Writing
- ✓Investigative Reporting
Skills you'll build
Fact-finding and verificationInterviewing techniqueClear, concise news writing under deadlineUnderstanding media law and ethicsMultimedia storytelling (video, audio, digital)Editing and fact-checkingWorking under time pressure with accuracy
Good fit if you...
- ★Curious, skeptical, and driven to find things out
- ★Enjoys writing quickly and clearly under deadline
- ★Comfortable approaching strangers and asking direct questions
- ★Committed to accuracy and fairness in reporting
Roles this could lead to
Communications & Media
Communication Studies
How people create meaning and persuade through communication.
Typical courses
- ✓Introduction to Communication Theory
- ✓Public Speaking
- ✓Interpersonal Communication
- ✓Media Studies
- ✓Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
- ✓Organizational Communication
Skills you'll build
Public speaking and presentationPersuasive and analytical writingUnderstanding media effects and messagingInterpersonal and group communication strategyResearch and content analysisCritical media literacyAdapting communication style to audience and context
Good fit if you...
- ★Interested in how messages, media, and persuasion work
- ★Comfortable speaking and presenting publicly
- ★Wants a flexible degree applicable across many industries
- ★Curious about media's role in shaping public opinion
Roles this could lead to
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