Kelly Stockstad
Professor of Communication Studies
Courses I Teach
Courses I Teach
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Business & Professional Communication
Why study communication?
Why study communication?
The short answer is that communication skills can take you where you want to go. The National Communication Association identifies three areas where strong communicators excel:
building personal relationships,
being sought after by employers, and
supporting civic engagement.
Want to be ready for a new career?
Want to be ready for a new career?
Three of the top four desirable skills for new employees are honed in communication courses, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers' 2019 survey data.
Want to have better relationships?
Want to have better relationships?
Having good communication skills helps you be more satisfied in your relationships, according to a study published in 2006 in Contemporary Family Therapy.