The Department of Communication and Rhetoric offers majors in Journalism and Mass Communication and Communications and Rhetoric. A student may select one or both majors within the department. The focus of the curriculum is to develop communication skills that are essential both personally and professionally.

For more information on majoring in Communication, click here.

Student Organization:

• The Collegian
  Students from all majors are welcome to join the staff of HBU's All American award-winning student newspaper, The Collegian.
  • Scholarships available for editorial positions
  • Produce bylined stories and photographs for your portfolio
  • Newsroom serves as writing lab for Mass Media majors
  • Ideal way to gain working-world experience

Careers in Communication:
market researcher · public speaker · journalist · talk show host · editor · legal communication consultant · high school speech teacher · reporter · photojournalist · sports announcer · political campaign director · lawyer · television producer · advertising account executive · director of human resources · public opinion researcher · university communications professor · photographer · speech writer · public relations consultant · media buyer · videographer · director of corporate communications · public affairs director · public information officer · minister · media account executive · telecommunications specialist · legislative assistant · politician · communications statistician · college recruiter · media critic