Communications Degree

The communications program at Trinity Washington University prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Trinity Washington University

1556 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University, located in Washington D.C., is a Catholic institution that was founded in 1987 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school was founded as a women's college, and for the first 70 years of its existence the school focused on providing an education to middle class women. BY the 1960's the school was in competition for daughters of the wealthy and powerful but experienced a decline in enrollment in the following twenty years. As a result the school refocused, becoming a multifaceted university serving diverse populations of women.

Academics

Trinity Washington University offers a variety of programs at the graduate and post-graduate level. These programs provide comprehensive educations for students, and are taught by qualified individuals in their given fields. The university is broken down into four schools that focus on separate fields, including the college of arts and sciences, the school of education, nursing and health professions and the school of professional studies.

Programs offered include:

• Education
• Nursing
• Communication
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Trinity Washington University must complete the application and supply all requested documentation. Once received, it will be reviewed and a notification of whether or not the student has been admitted will be sent. Students may apply online through the school's website to begin the process. Financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trinity Washington University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $61640

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 18
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $96090

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).