Undergraduate

In our three main areas of communication studies, media studies, and rhetorical studies, our students learn to examine the world around them, communicate what they know, and persuade others to their point of view. Classes such as public speaking, persuasion, nonverbal communication, political rhetoric, media criticism, and television and society (to name just a few) prepare our majors for success in the professional and political arenas.

We prepare our majors to think critically, speak confidently and persuasively, and solve problems; skills which make our alumni highly competitive in today’s uncertain job market. Our undergraduate major prepares students for a wide variety of potential careers – and the ability to shift between career paths should the need arise. Our alumni work in diverse fields such as (but not limited to) sales, marketing, public relations, social media, broadcast media, the government, law, health, and academia.

Major Requirements

The communication major includes 11 classes: Three 300-level introductory classes, two 500-level skills classes and six 1000-level upper division classes. You can view our major requirements and list of classes on our major requirements page.

Advising

Communication does not assign students to a specific advisor so our majors can come in when it’s convenient for them! Please feel free to visit Dr. Guthrie or Dr. Molina during any of our advising hours throughout the week. Students can choose meetings that are in person or online.

Internships

Read about the advantages, requirements and opportunities for internships, an invaluable way to gain real-world experience.  

FAQs

Have questions about the communication major?  Consult the FAQs for the answers you seek.  

Clubs

The Communication Department is proud to sponsor student clubs open to any Pitt student! These clubs offer the opportunity for professional development, networking, and fun.

Scholarships & Awards

The Communication department and the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences offers many scholarships and awards for our majors.