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.
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.
The communication major at Tiffin University prepares you by teaching excellent public and interpersonal skills, as well as knowledge of communication.
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.
Core Curriculum of the School of Arts & Sciences 49 hours
Strategic & Mass Communication Major 24 hours
Total BA hours 121-123 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.
Human, Interpersonal and Small Group Communications (COM310) - This course explores 3 related disciplines of communication as they pertain to the basic process of human interaction, both interpersonally and in small groups. Students will survey some of the main theories of human communication, including those that explain the processes involved in dyadic relationships, self-disclosure and listening. These principles will be integrated into larger communication contexts in order to understand how decision-making and problem solving occur in small groups.
The on-campus events and activities that are offered have made it easy to learn about a number of different topics. I also believe because of the diverse population here at TU it allows me to gain a broader perspective of different cultures and customs that I have not encountered before.
-Payne VanTilburg '16
– John Carpenter
"The aspects of Tiffin University that I really like include low tuition cost and the fact that there are generous scholarships available for international students. Tiffin’s quiet atmosphere makes it easy to concentrate on your studies, but the surrounding cities have plenty to explore including a vibrant entertainment scene.”
- Xin Guo, China
“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
“I was faced with the pressure of being the very first to graduate from college in my immediate family. Not coming from a wealthy or 'well off' background, college was just a very faint thought, even approaching my senior year in high school. I dealt with self-esteem issues throughout my high school career and I found it hard to see myself anywhere than where I was. My perceived challenges were rooted from me and my surrounding circumstances. Here at TU, I was able to overcome my fears and put myself in a position that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Becoming a Dragon was the best decision I have ever made.”
Nellene Arnett
Class of 2017
Toledo, Ohio
