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The ability to communicate clearly, eloquently, and effectively has been the hallmark of an educated person since the beginning of recorded history. At the University of Oklahoma, the study of communication has been a part of the curriculum since 1896.

OU's Department of Communication views communicative behavior as basic to human activity -- to individual development, to interpersonal and social relationships, and to the functioning of political, economic, cultural, and social institutions. Through research and theory-building, we seek to interpret how individuals use symbols to understand and act within their environment.

The goal of our undergraduate program is sharing the best available theories of communication and facilitating the application of these theories for:

1. the improvement of the student's communication skills,
2. increased understanding of the communication process, and
3. development of the student's ability to analyze and interpret the elements of the communication process as they occur in society.

The department strives to achieve these objectives through varied coursework designed to prepare students for the variety of careers available to communication graduates, through practical field experiences obtained from an internship program, and through practical experience in other departmental programs. Our forensics program is considered one of the top 10 in the nation.

Graduates from the program are employed in a wide variety of people-oriented careers, including management, community leadership, public relations, sales, and organizational and human resource development. Our on-going transition to an information-based society makes the skills of our majors highly valued by employers. As Roger B. Smith, former General Motors Chief Executive, noted: "Everything we do depends on the successful transfer of meaning from one person or group to another. In fact, it's not much of an exaggeration to say that communication is really what business is all about."

Our undergraduate program seeks to prepare majors for diverse career opportunities, prepare gifted students for advanced work, and develop the communication skills that contribute to the long- term advancement and happiness of all students.

Communication Undergraduate Advising Information
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For information on course advising, advising forms, course waiver request forms, internship requirements, and application for internship forms, contact:

Brandi Goldman
Academic Counselor
Department of Communication
University of Oklahoma
610 Elm Avenue, Room 110
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-7710
(405) 325-7625 (fax)
e-mail: goldman@ou.edu