I knew Tiffin University was the place for me the second I stepped foot on campus. I toured a handful of other universities offering similar programs, but TU was the only school that truly made me feel at home.
-Caleb Reynolds '15
Bachelor of Arts
Strategic & Mass Communication
You are always the first to speak your mind, to stand up for what you believe and, always the first to adapt to new technology. Continually evolving, the communication field offers new opportunities for people like you. With grads who have held internships at news organizations, with professional sports teams, Fox Sports and Disney, TU is always looking for innovators like you.
Since technology is changing the way communication professionals work within organizations, students earning a degree in the major will have the tools to work to help design strategic communication plans to effectuate the mission of the organization. Since employment positions are not limited to specific areas of communication, students will be able to fill any open communication position.
Communication: The “People Profession”
If you’re looking for a “people profession,” Tiffin University’s communication major might be the right fit for you. Among the many professions that hire graduates with a communication degree are education, management, training, corporate communication, public relations, personnel, sales, media, advertising, journalism, law, marketing and politics. In fact, employers often identify communication skills as the most important (and yet often missing) in both entry-level and senior members of their organizations. At TU, we know what it takes to provide you with an education for the real world, so you won’t miss a step on your way toward real success.
Browse our programs of study for public relations, journalism or electronic media concentrations. Also, be sure to look at our minors in journalism, public relations and electronic media. Internships make it real, and TU has the real resources to give you real advantages.
Student Opportunities:
TU offers plenty of real opportunities for real engagement in your major. On campus, students work with professors or in internships to further develop their communications skills. TU also has a variety of academic major-oriented clubs, so you can make real connections with your fellow students.
HUMANITIES CORE
ENG152 Technical Writing 3 hours
DMD134 Introduction to Digital Innovation 3 hours
DMD230 Digital Video I 3 hours
COM310 Human, Interpersonal, and Small Group Communication 3 hours
COM324
Communicating Across Cultures 3 hours
SAS470 Internship or SAS499 Senior Seminar 3 hours
Total 18 hours
MAJOR
ENG262 Editing 3 hours
COM212 Introduction to Public Relations (w) 3 hours
COM218 News Writing (w) 3 hours
COM241 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 hours
COM318 Feature Writing (w) 3 hours
COM320 Argument/Persuasion Theory and Practice 3 hours
COM329 Writing for Electronic Media (w) 3 hours
COM340 Law and Communication 3 hours
COM350 Elements of News Production 3 hours
COM414 Crisis and Risk Communication 3 hours
COM441 Organizational Communication and Conflict Resolutions 3 hours
COM450 Critical Analysis of Mass Media 3 hours
Total 36 hours
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate course offerings for this major. Consult the official Academic Bulletin for detailed registration and advising information.
On Campus - Offered in a 15-week semester format with start dates of January and August
No concentrations are offered for this program.
Elements of News Production (COM350) - This course introduces students to news production techniques through participation as a staff member of the student newspaper. Students will explore reporting and writing news stories, photojournalism, copy editing, and layout and design of the newspaper in a multimedia format, using print and electronic platforms. Students will have the opportunity to create a portfolio of their work as well as learn transferable skills for a variety of employment settings. In addition, this course gives students the opportunity to learn problem-solving skills individually and in a group setting.
Introduction to Mass Communication (COM241) - A survey course examining the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis is given to the history, structure and potential effects of each medium.
Feature Writing (COM318) - This course prepares the student for newspaper features and special articles for general circulation magazines, business, and trade journal sources, materials, markets, and other factors pertinent to nonfiction writing. Students will analyze and write a variety of types of feature stories. This is a writing intensive course.
- Announcer
- Copywriter or Editor
- Director of Communications
- Director of Social Media
- Graduate or Law School
- Journalist
- Media Buyer
- Promotional Specialist
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Advertiser-Tribune
- Cleveland Clinic
- Cox Media Group Ohio
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- PNC
- Safeguard Properties
- TEKsystems
- United States Air Force
- WOIO
Faculty
Aaron Burton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
Aaron Burton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
Testimonials
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"I chose TU because of its reputation for excellence, national recognition, many extracurricular opportunities and because it offers in a small, diverse college environment. I have learned the significance of academics, leadership, diversity, communication, and relationships. TU allowed me to get out of my comfort zone in order to lead and inspire. It has prepared me to make wise and imperative decisions that will benefit me in my career and my life.”
– Ivan Santiago, Class of 2015
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“There is always gonna be a little doubt in any person's mind when it comes to new things. But for me, I think proving people, who said I couldn't do it, wrong is my biggest motivation. There's really nothing that seems impossible to me anymore, the world is constantly changing and I feel like I am much more capable of adapting to those changes now compared to when I was walking on to TU's campus for the first time.”
Alexandra Tozzie
Class of 2018
Louisville, Colorado
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"TU wasn’t just the place I went to get my degree. It was the place I grew up and I am forever thankful for my Dragon family. It’s always a great day to be a Dragon.”
– Allison Marie Staunton, Class of 2016
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"Tiffin University was my top choice when searching for colleges. I knew with nationally recognized Criminal Justice Programs, I would receive the best education for my future career goals. Because my undergraduate experience was so positive and rewarding, I have pursued my Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at TU working as a graduate assistant for First-Year Programs. As a GA, I have been able to give back to an institution that has given so much to me and my fellow classmates. Go Dragons!”
– Sean M. Durocher, Class of 2015
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