Undergraduate Bulletin

Communication (COM)

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Stony Brook University prepares students to analyze and synthesize the history, content, use, and effects of different forms of communication, and to apply this understanding to diverse situations. Rooted in social science research, students learn to understand, assess, and think critically about communication, including the examination of how communication shapes, reinforces, and intervenes in systemic inequalities, discrimination, and injustice. Students gain skills and real-world experience in designing communication with understanding and sensitivity toward issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because interpersonal, intercultural, and team communication are integral to professional success, students develop core strengths in these areas.

Offered through the School of Communication and Journalism, this degree program offers students a blend of research and practice. Students become engaged leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers who are proficient in the study of complex communication challenges and capable of designing effective communication across contexts and industries. Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced degree programs or to embark on dynamic competitive careers in an evolving global workforce that depends on outstanding communication.