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Small Classes

With an average class size of 17 students and close mentorship, you’ll dive deeper into course material while collaborating directly with faculty and classmates who know you by name.

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Get Involved

From radio stations, student newspaper, magazine building, internships, and more, you’ll graduate with portfolio-ready work. At a smaller school, it’s easier to get involved and stand out.

See How Our Students Learn by Doing

Explore the unique experiences we offer Communication Arts students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.

Strong communication skills are more valuable than they've ever been before.

Authentic storytelling, interpersonal strategy, and transformative leadership cannot be automated. A communications degree gives you the human-centered skills to stand out in any industry.

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Why Communication & Media Arts at Western?

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Student Involvement

Join a community of passionate storytellers through student-run organizations like Top O’ The World newspaper, KWSB 91.1 radio, and Pathfinder Magazine.

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Our Classrooms

Gain resume-building experience, participate in classroom critique, and work like the pros in media labs, studios, and editing suites designed for real-world production.

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Personalization

Western’s small size enables you to integrate your studies with real-world impact in areas such as the environment, business, and politics.

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Keep your options open for your future.

Communications, language, and literature degrees open doors to careers in PR, media production, journalism, digital marketing, nonprofit communication, corporate communication, advocacy, government, social media strategy, content strategy, broadcasting, and more.

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Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall 216
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231