
Why should I major in Communication?
A Communication degree is immensely valuable and flexible. Regardless of your future career path, communication skills are guaranteed to be some of the most important, if not the most important, qualities your employer is looking for. Knowing how to communicate in person, in writing, or across other platforms is critical to your personal and professional success.

Why should I minor in Communication?
Even if your major is in a seemingly unrelated field—like STEM disciplines or fine arts—a minor in Communication is the perfect pairing. Because everyone needs to have strong communications skills, including healthcare professionals, scientists, programmers, software developers, and more.

Why should I consider graduate school in Communication?
Our graduate program is one of the top programs in the nation with many of the field's top scholars on our faculty. We're also a leader in faculty publications, an indicator of the quality of our research and scholarship. Whether you're looking for a degree to enhance your professional communications skills or the next step on your academic path, you'll find success at UAB.
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The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new department chairsWith larger incoming classes and the expansion of new, innovative certificate and degree programs, the College welcomes five new department chairs to support the CAS community. Viability and Organizational Health are two unique foundational values in the College of Arts and Sciences Strategic Plan.
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UAB awarded STAR chapter status from PRSSAThis national award, considered to be the “gold standard” for excellence by the Public Relations Student Society of America, recognizes the chapter’s outstanding work in programming and relationship opportunities.
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College of Arts and Sciences faculty members published 17 books in 2024College of Arts and Sciences faculty gathered at the Abroms-Engel Insitute for the Visual Arts on April 21 to celebrate 19 authors.