Are you fascinated by how people connect, influence, and build understanding through communication? At St. Norbert College, the communication concentration within the communication and media studies major helps you develop skills in public relations, professional speaking and interpersonal communication. You’ll learn to craft clear, audience-focused messages and analyze how communication builds understanding and drives impact — essential tools for careers in business, advocacy and beyond.

As a communication and media studies major at SNC, choosing the communication concentration means diving deep into how and why people communicate. You’ll build strong skills in analysis, writing and professional speaking — learning to craft messages that resonate across diverse audiences. Whether you're interested in public relations, interpersonal communication or organizational messaging, you'll be prepared to connect effectively and ethically. These skills are invaluable in careers like PR, corporate communication, advocacy and graduate study.

Study communication and media studies at SNC, with concentrations in media studies or interpersonal communication, which offers specialized paths in public image and promotion as well as business and professional.

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

SNC communication and media studies alumni work in a variety of fields. Some of our recent graduates have found success as:

An undergraduate degree in communication and media studies provides a strong foundation for graduate studies. Some SNC graduates pursue advanced education in marketing, sports journalism, arts management, counseling psychology, education, international affairs and organizational leadership. They’ve attended a number of highly regarded institutions, including:

• Loyola University Chicago
• Illinois State University
• Northwestern University
• Texas A&M University
• American University
• University of Maryland- College Park
• University of Central Florida