Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication Studies] From Loyola University

The communication studies major proudly places itself at the intersection of theory and practice. Its students are led to understand and to use, to critique and to appreciate, to embrace communication as it is presently practiced in society and to hone it for more effective service to the human community. Our communication studies majors benefit from our unparalleled location within the scholarly Loyola community and in the midst of the Chicago media hub.

Communication studies courses help students understand how communication can persuade, comfort, or alienate. Our new advocacy and social change major helps students understand everything from community organizing to lobbying to political campaigns, preparing students for a number of possible career paths. Recent graduates have found employment with media literacy groups, international service organizations, Internet start-ups, and a U.S. Senator’s office.

Located in Chicago, one of the world's great communication centers, Loyola University Chicago provides an ideal setting for integrating study with practical application in the expanding field of communication.

Students benefit from a distinguished scholarly faculty working with experienced communication professionals in journalism, media studies, documentary film production, cultural communication and public advocacy.

SoC offers on-site production facilities as well as proximity to Chicago's vast production community; a 24-hour FM radio station, award-winning student newspaper and an extensive internship program.

The study of communication is one of the primary means for promoting the traditional goals of liberal education: understanding political rhetoric and social justice, participating in media advocacy and developing an ethical sensitivity so necessary in our time