康奈尔大学

Communication, in one form or another, has been a core part of the social sciences at Cornell since its founding. Through the study of science, media and technology, students in the Department of Communication are able to examine the rapidly changing communication landscape. Students in the Department of Communication learn to understand audiences, shape messages, and interact with individuals and technologies.

Communication is a process engaged in by people, between people, and with the aim of influencing people. It happens inside of real social contexts: communities, organizations, teams, nations, societies. It happens with the aid of information technologies that are themselves a product of the social world. Students will gain the theoretical strength and methodological rigor of the social sciences, and get to learn, even take part in, grounded, empirical research about some of the most pressing social issues of the day. Specific topics that Communication majors study are as diverse as the faculty and students who explore these areas in Communication research projects and courses.

Communication majors participate in academic internships and other hands on experiences including the Interaction Design Lab where students learn how technology can help to enable healthier, more socially connected and reflective living.

The communication curriculum offers students opportunities to experience the breadth of the field and to develop a depth of understanding in a chosen focus area.

Focus areas

• Communication, Environment, Science, and Health
• Communication Media Studies
• Communication and Information Technologies
• Communication and Social Influence

Employment Fields

• Advertising & Public Relations
• Broadcasting, Film, Video
• Journalism, Publications
• Technology
• Entertainment
• Food Industry Management
• Business
• Government
• Law
• Research
• Social Services, Non-Profit

What recent graduates are doing?

• Graduate/professional study in journalism, communication, law, and public relations, education, nutrition.
• Marketing Coordinator
• Emerging Media Public Relations Specialist
• Advertising Associate
• Educational Leadership Consultant
• Finance Paralegal
• Communications Associate
• Journalist
• Client Solutions Executive
• Athlete Marketing Coordinator
• Real Estate Planner
• Marketing Analyst
• Legislative Assistant
• Human Capital Management
• Consumer Market Knowledge Associate
• Assistant Event Director