Why Study Communication at NDSU?

More Time to Explore your Interests

The foundational courses are the same for all four majors, making it possible to switch between our programs without extending your graduation timeline.

Built-In Communities

There are student organizations affiliated with all four of our majors, helping you make connections with other students while gaining valuable experience.

Hands-On Learning

You'll have multiple opportunities to apply what you are learning through projects and community outreach.

Required Internship

We help you obtain professional experience and a stronger sense of your future career prior to graduation.

Our Introduction to COMM Seminar

This course is designed to help you learn more about possible careers, meet others in your major, and navigate the program with your professional goals in mind.

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Advertising and Design Certificate

NDSU’s interdisciplinary Advertising and Design Certificate allows students to customize their advertising education to meet industry trends by combining individualized course offerings in communication, visual arts, retail, business, and English with two required courses.

Program Notes: Students are required to take at least 6 credits outside of their major if their major is represented in the course offerings; at this time communication students are the only students affected by this requirement.

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