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How Men and Women Communicate Differently 

If you asked a coworker, “What did you think of the meeting?”, a female colleague’s response might come across differently than a male colleague, even if they convey the same meaning.   Your female coworker might say, “I think the meeting went well, and it seemed like everyone had a chance to share their thoughts. What…

Communication vs. Communications: What’s the Difference?  

When you click “send” on a text message, your message turns into data and passes from a nearby cell tower to your mobile network’s short message service center (SMSC). The SMSC finds the intended recipient and sends your message to the closest cell tower. Finally, your message arrives.   Communication, including verbal and written communication, has…

8 Pathways You Can Take With a Communication Degree 

If you’ve been considering a bachelor’s degree in communication but are wondering how it can benefit you, we have a lot to tell you! Below we outline skills and career pathways closely connected to a communication degree and explain how you can earn yours while continuing to meet your professional and personal obligations.  Skills You’ll…

Communication: How Different Track Options Translate to the Workplace 

More than ever, instant communication rules our workplaces, whether over digital platforms and videoconferencing or in-person meetings and discussions. In fact, the ability to effectively communicate is considered one of the top soft skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. Individuals who can accurately relay information, provide valuable feedback, and listen to ideas can…

What COVID-19 Taught Us About Bad (and Good) Health Communication 

“Yes, it is a risk—especially during a health crisis—to assume that the information offered by your friends and family is always accurate.” – ABC News  The COVID-19 pandemic monumentally altered the way we see health crises, interact with one another, and live our daily lives. In healthcare, good communication is key to preventing misunderstandings and…

Which Communication Track Should You Choose?

Most of today’s employers are looking for a particular set of skills in job candidates, and certain college degrees are better oriented toward helping you develop them than others. You’ve probably heard of “soft skills,” but what are they? Verbal and written communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving are the among the most important skills,…

Career Options for Professionals With a Degree in Communication

Where do you want a bachelor’s degree to take you? For many, an undergraduate degree is a stepping stone to professional life. Ideally, you want the expertise you’ve developed during your degree program to translate to professional opportunities in high-growth fields in which you can excel after graduation. In this regard, a degree in communication…

The Meaning of Rhetoric

“Rhetoric may be defined as the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion. This is not a function of any other art.” – Aristotle Plato excelled in it, as did Socrates and Aristotle. And as lofty as it may seem, you too can count yourself as a “rhetor”—one who has…

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