Communication
Whether you’re passionate about telling stories, connecting with people, or making ideas come to life, strong communication skills are essential. As a communication major at Corban, you’ll learn how to write, speak, and create with clarity and purpose, using your skills to glorify God and impact others. With hands-on projects, mentoring from published expert faculty, and a gospel-centered perspective, you’ll explore communication as both a calling and a craft, developing the tools to share meaningful, truth-filled messages that make a difference in the world.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Communication
Delivery
On Campus
Concentrations
Students in the communication major choose between concentrations in communication and journalism—both designed to equip you for a meaningful, impactful career. The communication concentration develops your speaking, writing, and creative skills, while journalism prepares you to report and communicate with integrity across print and digital platforms.
Featured Courses
Media and Society
Examine how media shapes—and reflects—our culture. Explore film, TV, radio, digital, and print as creative industries, cultural influencers, and potential agents of redemption in society.
Creativity and Career
Develop creative problem-solving and design thinking skills essential for today’s workforce. This course will help you unlock your creative potential and apply it to their future careers through hands-on innovation and strategic exploration.
Digital Storytelling
Learn to craft compelling stories through digital media. Explore the structure, plot, and visual design that shape powerful narratives in photography, video, and podcasting, while developing your creative voice across multiple formats.
Journalistic Writing
Learn to write clear, engaging, and ethical news content. This course will introduce you to reporting, interviewing, and editing using AP style while providing practical skills for writing in today’s fast-paced media landscape.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
Communication is how ideas become action. Craft compelling messages—whether through writing, speaking, media, or storytelling—that inspire, inform, and connect people across industries and communities.
Career Opportunities
Corban communication graduates are well-equipped through internships and faculty mentoring to pursue careers such as:
- Communications Specialist
- Public Relations Professional
- Marketing Manager
- Media Content Developer
- Corporate Trainer
- Journalist
- Social Media Marketer
- Public Speaker
- Manager
Featured Faculty
Naomi Yanike
Director of Media Arts | Associate Professor of Media Arts
nyanike@corban.edu(503) 375-7190
Tamara McGinnis
Director of Corban Theatre | Associate Professor of English and Humanities
tmcginnis@corban.edu(503) 589-8142