Related Paths
Developing good communication skills is one of the fundamental goals of an Evergreen education. Writing and speaking are emphasized across the curriculum through multiple writing formats, small seminars, collaborative projects, and class presentations.
At Evergreen, you can learn about interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and mass communication in tandem with studies in:
- Psychology
- Leadership
- Global societies
- Conflict management
- Business
- Political economy
- Media arts
If you want to practice media-based communication skills, you'll have access to state-of-the-art sound recording and television studios, a thriving student-run newspaper, and an on-campus community radio station.
Communication is inherently interdisciplinary and can lead to careers in public relations, media production, education, human resources, marketing, and management.
Faculty
See faculty who teach in Literature, Language, and Communication.
How to Choose Your Path
You’ll choose what you study to earn a Bachelor’s degree that’s meaningful to you. Some students decide their programs as they go, while others chart their course in advance.
Aim for both breadth and depth; explore fields that may be related or that may seem very distant. You'll be surprised at what you discover.
If you're new to college, look for programs where you can gain a foundation, build key skills, and broaden your knowledge (FR only, FR-SO, or FR-SR).
If you already have a foundation in this field, look for programs with intermediate or advanced material (SO-SR, JR-SR, or FR-SR). These programs may include community-based learning and in-depth research. Some of these programs have specific prerequisites; check the description for details.
Talk to an academic advisor to get help figuring out what coursework is best for you.
| Title | Class Standing | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Changemaker Lab: Ocean Business and Science – Coral Reefs, Clams and Team Entrepreneurship |
|
16 |
| Changemaker Lab: Farm and Garden Design and Management |
|
16 |
| Changemaker Lab: Business Fundamentals, Team Entrepreneurship, and Systems Theory |
|
16 |
| Radio Practice and Politics |
|
8 |
| Climate Change: Language and Science |
|
16 |
| Dangerous Skills |
|
8, 16 |
| Short-Form Nonfiction: In Search of Democracy |
|
8 |
| Mediaworks: Experimental and Documentary Approaches to the Moving Image |
|
16 |
| Prior Learning from Experience Document Writing |
|
4, 6, 8 |