The Department of Communication Studies focuses on the effective and ethical transmission, reception and analysis of messages at every level, from interpersonal and group communication to organizational communication and mass media. The Grove City College Communication Studies program seeks to provide its students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function successfully as senders, receivers and critics of communication in contemporary American society and the world at large. Recognizing the Lordship of Christ in every area of life and culture, we seek to sharpen our God-given communication skills and to apply these skills in the wide range of culturally formative communication activities.

CURRICULA

Communication Major
The Communication Studies major combines theory with application in a wide range of communicative experiences. Required courses include Public Speaking & Rhetoric (or Forensics), Writing for the Media, Communication Theory, Research Methods in Communication, Intercultural Communication, Persuasion Theory, and Rhetorical Theory & Criticism. In  consultation with their advisors, Communication Studies majors also complete at least one additional course in each of the following: message production, the media's relationship with culture, and corporate communication. Majors select other communication courses to complete the major requirements. Majors also contribute to the campus literary magazine, radio station, TV news, intercollegiate forensics, the Spring Film Festival, the Communication Association and theater.

English Major, Leading to Teaching Certification (7–12) in English & Communication
This program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree combines English, education, and communication studies. The Department of Communication Studies contributes significantly to the coursework in this major. See the Department of English for course plan.