Rhetoric and Public Advocacy

Suggested Electives

• COMM210: Interpersonal Communication
• COMM240: Intergroup Dialogue
• COMM340: Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation Practicum
• COMM357: Documentary: Theory and Practice
• COMM360: Persuasion
• COMM371: Intercultural Communication
• COMM372: Gender Communication
• COMM395: Topics in Communication (topics vary)
• COMM463: Rhetorical Theory

Possible Future Careers

• Lawyer
• Mediator 
• Lobbyist
• Campaign manager
• Pastor
• Community organizer
• Advocate

Possible Double Major/Minor Combinations

• Philosophy
• Political science 
• Religion
• Ministry studies
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Leadership

Preparation for Graduate School

• Master’s and/or Ph.D. in communication
• Law school
• Seminary

Department Alum as Working Professionals

• Assistant district attorney – Walton County, Georgia
• Healthcare lobbyist – Academy of Ophthalmology
• Professor of communication – University of Montana
• Government affairs manager – Dow Chemical
• Pastor – Reformed Church of America