Academic Programs
and Majors

Integrated Marketing Communication

Rhetorical
Communication

Media Arts and Visual Communication

Theater Emphasis

Department Faculty

Rhetorical Communication

For more than 2000 years, the study of communication was the study of rhetoric. Our rhetorical communication track connects students to the roots of communication study while keeping the conversation relevant and current. Together we apply rhetorical theory to contemporary forms of delivering messages.

Choosing to concentrate study in rhetorical communication means choosing to explore the rich past traditions and future inspirations of the field – the power of language and ideas that shape communities and nations. Coursework will include wrestling with the principles of reason, ethics, and persuasion, as well as new encounters with the great rhetorical achievements of societies past and present.

Where can it take me?

Central to the study of rhetoric is civic engagement. The opportunity for people to express themselves, to present arguments, to engage in debate, and to praise (or criticize) is critical to all democratic societies.

Students of rhetorical communication construct powerful and ethically responsible messages for a world in need of scholar-servants. In the church, the workplace, and the community, our students play a critical role in creating solutions to problems, defending the rights of the oppressed, and improving the lives of fellow human beings.