We live in an "information now" society, and thousands of careers are open to graduates who possess the skills that are emphasized in our department. Our mission is to prepare you to be a communication leader in your community and career field.
“I learned to be a professional at University of the Pacific.”
With a communication degree from Pacific, you will learn how to create communication strategies for the public good as a leader in your local and global communities. You will understand communication theory, research methodologies and become proficient in all forms of communication: oral, written and media.
We offer you plenty of opportunities for practical training through our campus radio station, Pacific Tiger Broadcasting. You can host your own podcast, produce videos for social media, write for the student newspaper, or hone your powers of persuasion on our renowned speech and debate team.
Benny has immersed himself in social media and photography at Pacific, and he advises other students to find what they love in communication and run with it.
Public relations, marketing, journalism: Pacific students enjoy success in these fields and continue to blaze new trails in the field of communication.
Natalie Compton has wanted to be a travel journalist for as long as she can remember. After working as a freelance journalist, she was hired by the Washington Post to write for the paper's digital travel section, "By the Way."
Drew Jones '16 graduated from Pacific with a bachelor's degree in communication. After getting her master's degree from USC, she was hired by the Oakland Athletics baseball organization as a video production assistant.
Jennifer Hidalgo '10 transitioned from public relations to politics and now is the district representative for State Senator Anna Cabellero.
For over seven decades, University of the Pacific has competed with distinction in intercollegiate speech and debate. The Pacific teams are regulars in national championship competition and have compiled enviable records at both the regional and national levels.
Get training in communication theory, methodology and practice, while developing the knowledge and skills to solve work-related communication problems.
