Communication

Harness the power of messaging.

Tomorrow’s storytellers are joining a rapidly evolving communication landscape. The rise of digital media and communication technologies means communication professionals are now navigating the challenges and opportunities of a globally connected world. Cross-cultural communication, international crises, and social media ethics are also essential considerations.

At Butler, students explore exciting opportunities through on-campus collaborations and by connecting with other creatives in Indianapolis. You’ll learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex challenges. You’ll also find a community as creative, tenacious, and transformative as you. 

Studying communication also provides insight into how messages influence people’s perceptions and behaviors. Today, there is an increasing emphasis on data-driven decision-making—using analytics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, understand audience behavior, and refine messaging.

At Butler, you’ll build this foundational knowledge as you gain the core versatile skills to succeed in any communication field, including writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. During your time here, these skills will not only be built from time in the classroom but through doing—you’ll create real public relations plans, work on real TV stations, cover real stories for the newspaper, and so much more.

Whether you aspire to be a journalist, media producer, public relations specialist, or speech pathologist, Butler is your launchpad to a thriving and impactful communication career.