Communication

“As a communication major, I’ve gained valuable skills in understanding human interaction, media, and culture. The major covers everything from interpersonal communication to mass media and digital platforms. I especially enjoyed learning how messaging changes based on context and audience. Courses often include group projects and real-world case studies, which helped build teamwork and presentation skills. Professors are supportive and encourage open discussion. It’s a great major for anyone interested in media, public relations, marketing, or even psychology. Overall, communication helped me become a better speaker, listener, and critical thinker—skills I’ll use in any career path.”

“Research in the field is interesting but classes should challenge students more.”

“I enjoy the variety that Communication offers. At UCLA, for the upper division courses, there are 4 pillars: Political/Legal, Technology, Interpersonal, and Mass Media. We have to take classes from all pillars so we truly get an interdisciplinary view. The major itself is so broad that it allows space to do anything; I've seen classmates go into marketing, journalism, law school, and more. It's also not super difficult so it allows a lot more time for extracurricular and professional activities such as internships, which is really helpful.”

“i think that it has been a good major for public speaking and refined my writing skills. it has taught me good study habits as well”

“Definitely don’t take if you are looking to break into finance of tech. Think before you commit to the decision”

“I chose Communication because it is an interdisciplinary field that weaves together topics like economics, sociology, psychology, politics, etc. The major is more theory-based than hands-on based, but because of its interdisciplinary nature, it is applicable to many job opportunities and roles.”

“It's pretty fun so far. Feels like a more tied to real life sorta English course if you're into that kind of stuff. Can be quite theory intensive depending on what course you are taking.”

“This is probably the chillest major. But definitely don’t waste the resource and the network you can get in this major. This is most exciting class in case of sitting in class with all the cool athletes and students around the world”

“Too much theory. Much of them are common sense. I think if there is more practical part will be better”

“Not good, heavy theory based. Homeworks are super easy. if you want to study communication don’t go to uc Davis.”

“Many tracks/branches: interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication”

“Lots of handson experience love it really encourage to choose professional and personal care by professors”

“Definitely recommend people who want to study communication major to attend USC! There are lot of sources here.”

“There is a lot of public speaking and in prompt to speeches that you have to do, but otherwise it is pretty chill. It is a lot more theory here instead of just peaking though as well”

“Really fun major, Easy to medium difficulty, and really theory heavy but also has hands on projects.”