Communication is the study of "how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts [..]" (NCA: https://www.natcom.org/about-nca/what-communication). At the University of Dubuque, your studies will take you into the world of organizational communication, public relations, and media studies. You will leave ready to build a career in various jobs and industries.
Making a Difference Through the Study of Communication
Students and faculty at UD are active in the local community and in the field of communication. Their work contributes to the advancement of communication theory. They have identified issues, developed curriculum, and contributed to research.
Degree Distinctive
- Optimizing your career prospects with a full-semester internship in your area of interest with a local or national organization
Career Opportunities
A bachelor's degree in communication provides students with the skills they need to thrive in a variety of professional settings such as for-profit business, non-profit advocacy, higher education, political campaigns, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Their positions within these settings are equally varied, including social media specialists, event planners, public relations advisors, grant writers, development directors, community coordinators, campaign managers, broadcasters, attorneys, and educators.
Students graduating with a communication degree from the University of Dubuque are prepared not only to enter the workforce directly, but also to continue their education in graduate-level study in communication.
Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Faculty/Staff
Kevin CattaniDirector of Master in Management – Sport Management (MMSM) Program; Professor of Sport Marketing and Management
Phone: 563.589.3454 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: KCattani@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 216 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Florida
- MS, University of Florida
- BS, University of Florida
Michelle GraceAssociate Professor of Communication; Communication Department Internship Coordinator.
Phone: 563.589.3204 Email: MGrace@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 308 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- EdD, National Louis University
- MAC, University of Dubuque
- BBA, Loras College
Jean HoldenerDigital Art and Design Cohead; Assistant Professor.
Phone: 563.589.3768 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: JHoldene@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 216 Dunlap Technology Center
Credentials
PhD, Capella University; MFA, Memphis College of Art; BA, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Sue Ann MarinoCommunication Department Head; Assistant Professor of Communication.
Phone: 563.589.3641 Email: SMarino@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 306 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- MA, DePaul University
- BA, University of Iowa
Sheila SabersDigital Art and Design Department Chair; Associate Professor of Digital Art and Design
Phone: 563.589.3780 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: SSabers@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 223 Dunlap Technology Center
Credentials
MAC, University of Dubuque; BA, Iowa State University.
Jenn SuppleAssociate Professor of Communication; Director of Speech Communication.
Phone: 563.589.3411 Email: JSupple@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 312 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- EdD, National Louis University
- MA, University of Northern Iowa
- BFA, Drake University
Franklin Nii YarteyProfessor of Communication
Phone: 563.589.3181 Email: FYartey@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 310 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- PhD, Bowling Green State University
- MA, Indiana State University
- BA, Northwestern College