{"id":36210,"date":"2023-06-14T15:17:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmst.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=35131"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T15:23:12","slug":"major-minor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/undergraduate-students\/major-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Major &amp; Minor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in your success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"#major\">Communication Studies major<\/a>, <a href=\"#honors\">honors program<\/a>, and <a href=\"#minor\">minor<\/a> allow students flexibility in their career paths. Good communication skills are valuable in every environment, so let us to light the way to your success! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.utk.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply today<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web_CMST-414-Mike-Katawski_118-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three students sit at desks pushed up next to each other, with the student in the middle pointing at his laptop and smiling while talking to his classmate.\" class=\"wp-image-52290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web_CMST-414-Mike-Katawski_118-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web_CMST-414-Mike-Katawski_118-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web_CMST-414-Mike-Katawski_118-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web_CMST-414-Mike-Katawski_118.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-container-1 is-position-sticky\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#major\">Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#honors\">Honors program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why communication studies?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#minor\">Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major\">Major in Communication Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Communication Studies major prepares students for advanced study as well as for careers in a wide range of fields, including: law, public service, management, sales, medicine, and education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of our program enter varied fields and professions and find that their communication skills, both interpersonal and organizational, serve them well wherever they go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/academics-and-programs\/undergraduate-majors\/communication-studies-bac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the Communication Studies major<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"honors\">Honors program&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"honors\">Students interested in honing their research skills and working closely with faculty should apply to the Communication Studies Honors Program. For more information, contact Professor Courtney Wright at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cwright@utk.edu\">cwright@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Here&#8217;s 10 reasons to major or minor in Communication Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>1. <strong>Communication is important<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Anything you do with another person requires communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether that\u2019s doing a job, having fun with a friend, or being involved in your community, communication is how we interact with other people.&nbsp;Without it, you would be completely cut off from everyone else.&nbsp;&nbsp;That makes it one of the most important elements in our lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>2. <strong>A background in communication will make you more appealing to employers<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Across all industries, employers consistently rate knowledge and skill in communication among the most sought-after qualities in new hires.&nbsp;That includes activities like oral presentations, persuasion, and conflict resolution, along with skillsets for which communication is a significant component, like leadership and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;And, adding a double-major or minor in communication makes your other major more marketable.&nbsp;For example, an engineer or doctor who also has a communication degree will stand out over candidates with just the engineering or medical background.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>3. <strong>Communication Studies is resistant to being replaced by artificial intelligence<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Generative AI is reshaping the workplace, and it is replacing many traditional jobs in business, law, medicine, and more. But there are some things AI cannot do now or in the foreseeable future\u2014activities like building and maintaining personal relationships, giving a speech, listening effectively, resolving conflict, or understanding others\u2019 emotions and adapting your message in the moment. Regardless of how jobs change in the future, knowledge of communication will provide career-essential skills that are in demand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>4. <strong>Good interpersonal communication will improve the quality of your life<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Research shows that the quality of our personal relationships is one of the primary factors, if not&nbsp;<em>the<\/em>&nbsp;most important factor, in happiness, well-being, and resilience. Social relationships are so important to us that they even affect our physical health. For instance, an ongoing deficit in the relationships you want\u2014chronic loneliness\u2014creates risk of mortality on par with the risk caused by smoking. Communication Studies provides the foundations needed to strengthen your social relationships and improve the quality of your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>5. <strong>Excellence in communication will make you more successful in your career<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Excellence in communication will help you be more successful in any job once hired. And, as you move up in the organizational hierarchy, jobs become less about the tasks required in entry-level roles, and more about managing people, providing leadership, and communicating to stakeholders: all communication-intensive activities. The stronger your communication abilities, the more likely you are to move up in your profession and succeed at higher levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>6. <strong>Presentational skills can give you confidence<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Most people report public speaking as one of their greatest fears. Developing those presentational skills gives you the confidence that you can succeed when you have to speak at a meeting or event. Having that confidence can propel your career and reduce stress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>7. <strong>A background in Communication Studies can help you to go into a wide range of professions<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Because of how central communication is to every organization, knowledge and skill in communication paired with profession-specific expertise gives you the tools to succeed. Communication Studies graduates are working in every industry, as they use their expertise in communication in conjunction with interests and background in specific areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>8. Skills in communication help you make an impact<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Because communication is the essential means of collaborating with others, excellence in communication enables you to be more effective at whatever you do. That means your impact will be bigger\u2014on the job, in your community, or in your personal life. If you want to make a difference in the world, Communication Studies can help you get there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>9. <strong>A communication degree can boost your creative thinking<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Majors such as Communication Studies enhance vital thinking skills like problem solving and critical thinking. These skills are valuable in their own right, but also more in demand in the workplace. Because artificial intelligence is beginning to do many data summary tasks that people used to do, employers are reporting an increased need for the types of creative thinking that AI does not do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>10. <strong>A Comm Studies major is a great conversation starter\u2026and you\u2019ll be great at conversations<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Because many people are unfamiliar with the full extent of what we study and teach in Communication Studies, telling someone you have a degree in Communication is a natural conversation starter. And with your communication skills, you\u2019ll have the tools to turn that into a great conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile utkwds-media-text has-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:44% auto\" id=\"minor\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Emily-CMST-Class-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students sit facing each other in a classroom, smiling, and laptops open in front of them.\" class=\"wp-image-52291 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Emily-CMST-Class-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Emily-CMST-Class-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Emily-CMST-Class-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Emily-CMST-Class-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor in Communication Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Communication Studies minor teaches you interpersonal and organizational communication skills that are applicable skills you can take into any career, and can equip you to be successful regardless of your major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">Declare the minor (current students)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center utkwds-text-media-bg-texture\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/arch_texture_bg_2.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 0%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-smokey-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCI advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT One Stop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">Student Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">UT campus life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">International students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">Deadlines &amp; 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