{"id":19,"date":"2021-02-15T20:44:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T02:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=114345"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:01:20","slug":"professional-communication-2","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/professional-communication-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEVELOP OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe every UW-Stevens Point student can and should develop outstanding communication skills. That\u2019s why we offer a major and a minor in Professional Communication. Skills in written, oral, interpersonal, and group communication will help you contribute to cooperative and productive work environments in areas such as human resources, marketing, sales, management, and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015009465825\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">WHY STUDY PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AT UW-STEVENS POINT?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Professional communication students at UWSP explore the complex nature of communication in everyday life and its importance to success in business and personal contexts. Students are encouraged to explore a range of communication behaviors in and across mediated channels and have the opportunity to take courses in print and multimedia journalism, radio, television and film. Skills gained by graduation are transferable to working in teams and improving workplace communication.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Professional-Communication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-and-career-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic and Career Advising <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/02\/Pcomm.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792011938867764\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Major Pairings<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Professional Communication majors commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Media Studies<\/li>\n<li>Arts, Entertainment and Media Management<\/li>\n<li>Business<\/li>\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Basic-Journalism-4.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792061953942246\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Get Involved!<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; font-size: 16px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif;\">Professional communication organizations include The Pointer student newspaper, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Pointer Studios and WWSP-90FM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; font-size: 16px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif;\">Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/home_login\" target=\"_self\">SPIN <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/02\/Pointer-Studios.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015018809375\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">COFAC Alumni<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\u200bWhether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today\u2019s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"mailto:cofac@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_self\">Learn More and Volunteer for Point-To-Point Connections <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchr-Dap1m6DGLHen2HyCl1F4CK6KVMQQHxZ2cgk3MIeaTTww\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_self\">Share your Professional Placements with us! <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/NEW-ALUMNI-GRAPHIC2-scaled-1.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT as a professional communication student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are a Hands-on Program<\/strong><br>We are a very hands-on program with access to facilities and equipment. We also have wonderful student-run organizations in radio, television, filmmaking, journalism, and social media. From day one on campus, students are welcome to participate and create content with these organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>London Externship Program<\/strong><br>Qualified students are able to work in London during their senior year in our externship program. This is a wonderful opportunity for highly motivated students to experience a professional work experience in an urban setting. Students have worked for NBC News, the Associated Press, top British public relations firms, Parliament, theatres and many other exciting venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visiting Artists \/ Workshops<\/strong><br>Every year we host different visiting artists who hold workshops and give lectures on campus. Student groups sponsor events and individuals also travel to attend talks or weekend workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capstone Project<br><\/strong>To prepare for transition into the professional world, during your final semester you will complete a project that integrates knowledge, skills, and experience int he major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marketing Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resource Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media and Public Relations Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spokesperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Relations and Influencer Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting and Event Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Affairs Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate Event Planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Information Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate Recruiter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INTERNSHIP OPPORTIUNITIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students complete internships to demonstrate their workplace success to prospective employers and earn inside tracks to getting full-time positions after graduation. Our students have completed successful internships with a variety of organizations and businesses throughout the country, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Relations firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Governmental offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonprofit groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/UkaqoHnluPo4n0bV0L88\">PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION MAJOR (BS)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This 37 credit minimum major is administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/COMMUNICA\/overview\">Communication<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SDC\/overview\">School of Design and Communication<\/a>. The Professional Communication major facilitates the development of skill sets to prepare graduates for success in contemporary workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In professional communication, you complete core courses and electives from public relations and workplace communication. Complementary electives from arts management, business, and media studies may be used to complete major requirements. Upon completing major requirements, you will be prepared to work in a wide variety of organizations and business-related professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/PCOM-MN\">PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION MINOR<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This minimum 18 credit minor is administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/COMMUNICA\/overview\">Communication<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SDC\/overview\">School of Design and Communication<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At UW-Stevens Point we work with students individually to realize their career goals. Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?position_types%5B%5D=Faculty&amp;position_types%5B%5D=Staff&amp;department_ids%5B%5D=15&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_self\">View the School of Design &amp; Communication Faculty and Staff Directory <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-749\"\n     data-profile=\"749\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Tamas Bodor\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/tbodor_jpg.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Tamas Bodor\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Tamas Bodor<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Professional Communication<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>303 Communication Arts Center<\/div>\n                          <div><a href=\"mailto:tamas.bodor@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Tamas Bodor\">tamas.bodor@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/tamas-bodor\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Tamas Bodor\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-365\"\n     data-profile=\"365\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Steve Hill\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/COFAC-communication-hill-steve.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Steve Hill\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Steve Hill<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor &#8211; Professional Communication<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>303 Communication Arts Center<\/div>\n                          <div><a href=\"mailto:steve.hill@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Steve Hill\">steve.hill@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/steve-hill\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Steve Hill\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1364\"\n     data-profile=\"1364\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Chris Rasmussen\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/uwsp-directory\/assets\/images\/person-portrait-placeholder.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"No Profile Photo: Chris Rasmussen\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Chris Rasmussen<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Lecturer &#8211; Professional Communication<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>324 Communication Arts Center<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-3409\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Chris Rasmussen\">715-346-3409<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:chrasmus@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Chris Rasmussen\">chrasmus@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/chris-rasmussen\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Chris Rasmussen\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div 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