The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences prepares students to address the challenges of contemporary communication across all aspects of society. The program covers face-to-face and media-based communication, focuses on written, oral, visual, and digital message analysis, and teaches students to produce effective communication in artistic and functional contexts. Core areas include media and society, interpersonal communication, discourse studies, argumentation, persuasion, and the impact of technology on communication. Students progress from foundational courses to intermediate and capstone courses, with the flexibility to shape their curriculum according to personal career interests. Graduates are equipped with strong research, critical thinking, and practical communication skills for a range of professional fields.