Rhetoric and Communication - Calvin College

Rhetoric and Communication from Calvin College is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The study of rhetoric and communication is anchored in the liberal-arts. The 2,500 year history of rhetoric, as lively and stimulating today as it ever was, begins with the ancient Greeks. In our own century theorists have learned much about interpersonal and group communication, about communication between cultures and within organizations. The specialization in Rhetoric and Communication develops both practical communication skills and a solid theoretical understanding of human communication. Students take courses to refine their ability to give excellent public presentations in business, educational, political, and social settings. They also study the history, theory, and ethical requirements of communication . And they have opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through internships. Some students intern in Grand Rapids, others in Chicago or Washington, DC. The ability to communicate effectively is a marketable skill in today's world. CAS majors find careers in professions such as law or the ministry, in business, government service, or the media. Some enter service fields, working as counselors, managers, and supervisors in non-profit organizations. More than simply preparing people for careers, however, the Rhetoric and Communication specialization aims to graduate articulate Christians able to make a difference in a world where communication is the process that both holds us together and drives us apart. Studying communication is one helpful course of study in a world of hurting people. Communicating well assists in the healing that God calls His people to provide in the modern age. Rhetoric and Communication courses at Calvin prepare students to communicate, and to understand how communication occurs. In addition to courses that develop communication skills, the department's faculty advise students to enroll in courses in telecommunications, theatre, English and philosophy. View more details on Calvin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.