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Martha Miller Center for Global Communication |
What's
so special about the Communication Department at Hope College?
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2007
external review by three
leaders in the communication field:
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"The
department has an outstanding
faculty, each member of which
holds the appropriate terminal degree from a
first-class research university.
The quality of the
faculty is superior
when compared to faculty at
most small, liberal
arts colleges."
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"For
a small college, the curriculum is superb and provides
students with five different areas of study...there
is an appropriate combination of theory and practice
in each area."
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"Students
commented that the faculty members were 'the best
on campus' because they 'push us' and 'like us
as people and as students.'"
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"The
department is housed in a beautiful new building
with state-of-the art facilities, enviable by any
standard."
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The National Communication Association recognized the Hope College
Communication Department for its outstanding curriculum. This curriculum
integrates theory and practice and is used as a model by colleges and
universities nationwide.
- Enhance students' communication
knowledge/skills in interpersonal, small group, organizational, public,
and media settings.
- Prepare students for professional endeavors and
graduate study
- Equip students for active involvement as educated and moral
citizens working for social justice in a democratic society
- Help
students gain the communication knowledge and skills to live a fulfilling
and healthy relational life.
Life Skills
Attention to Detail
- Small class size
- Dedicated faculty
- State-of-the-art facilities
Research
- Hope College is ranked fourth in the nation
by U.S. News & World
Report for excellence in student-faculty research.
- In 2007, the Communication Department had four students nominated
to participate in the prestigious National Conference
for Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
What can a major
in communication do for me?
A degree from the Hope College
Communication Department provides students with skills that are
beneficial
in many walks of life. As a student, you will have opportunities
to learn how to communicate effectively and ethically through
coursework, participation in student media, conducting research,
and internship experiences. You will
be well prepared for a wide variety of
careers in communication,
and, if you choose, for graduate school as
well. You can also combine Communication with a second major
to prepare
for
a career
in law, ministry, theatre promotion, or business.
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