Applied Communication

Let your voice be heard!

Our new bachelor’s program in Applied Communication is designed to give you the skills to be a savvy content creator and consumer in the diverse field of communications. Our interdisciplinary approach combines courses in communication, arts, business, computer information technologies, and more.

 Why “Applied” Communication? Applied learning is at the very heart of our degree, including three internships where you can apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to the real world. With this focus on hands-on learning, you’ll be prepared to easily transition from the classroom to the workforce. The majority of our graduates are either employed or have gone on to graduate school to continue their education. 

The Applied Communication degree offers a solid foundation of courses that will make you job ready (e.g. Graphic Design, Intercultural Communication, Social Media) and a variety of elective courses (e.g. Audio-Visual Production, Technical Writing, Creative Writing) so you can tailor your program to your interests.

The Delhi Difference

• Our degree is applicable to nearly every job function in nearly every industry. Communication is one of the most diverse fields in higher education today.
• Learn from faculty with deep and varied experience in Applied Communication and a passion for your success.
• Apply to scholarship opportunities specific to Applied Communication students.
• Hands-on internships each year connect theory to practice.
• Our small class sizes allow you to develop close relationships with your peers and professors.
• Get active on campus by collaborating with our athletics department and marketing department on social media and livestreaming opportunities.
• Be a content creator and enjoy opportunities for producing podcasts, live radio, the literary arts magazine, and other media.
• After graduation, enter the workforce directly or pursue further education in disciplines such as media, creative arts, law, or engineering.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in media and communication occupations is expected to grow faster than average through 2030, resulting in over 150,000 new jobs. The demand for these occupations is arising from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of platforms.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

• Marketing and public relations
• Digital and social media content creation
• Journalism
• Industry-specific communications
• Sports production
• Event planning
• Brand management
• Non-profit organizations