Communication experts recognize that communication competency is a vital part of everyday life. Scholars of communication are dedicated to achieving effective and ethical communication practices.

The Communication Department at Parkside focuses on the development of cultural competence within the context of the local community, the nation, and the larger world; fostered through experiential learning opportunities within the context of theoretical coursework.  

Students seeking a communication minor have four distinct areas of concentration:

- health communication
- organizational communication
- public relations
- and communication (general)

 Learn more about the Communication Department at Parkside.