Whether you are thinking about entering our program as a freshman, or as a transfer from another school or another department, the Communication Studies program will challenge and reward you.

We've compiled a list of FAQs below to help you decide if the Comm Studies program at Longwood is right for you.  

If you don't find the answers to your questions here, or elsewhere on Longwood's website, please contact us.

Why should I study Communication?
Maybe you already know you want to be a PR whiz, or a TV mogul—if you do, great!  We’re ready for you.  Maybe you don’t have a career choice just yet, but you know you want to give yourself some options.  If this is the case, Comm Studies is a great choice, because regardless of the career you enter, your future employers will demand that you have excellent communication skills.

Why should I study Communication at Longwood?
Our program provides the best of both worlds.  
1) Our program is big enough that we can offer a diverse Communication Studies curriculum that allows you to specialize in an area of interest.  
2) At the same time, Longwood is small enough that you won’t get lost in the shuffle, or just be a nameless face in an auditorium full of 200 people.  Your faculty will know you, and you’ll know them.  

Is your program difficult?
Yes.  It's more than just talking.  Although you will get plenty of experience in giving presentations, and making evidence-supported, reasoned arguments in class--we don't stop there.  You will develop your research and writing skills.  We demand it.  All of our majors complete professional internships and write a 20-30 page thesis as part of our senior seminar.
If you're up to the challenge, we'd love to have you as part of our community of scholars. 


What if I want to study marketing or advertising, or graphic design?
Many Comm majors choose Graphic Design or Business Administration as their minor.  Other students choose to major in these areas and obtain a minor in Communication Studies.  Both scenarios provide an outstanding educational experience and career preparation for our students. 

In case you were wondering, Graphic Design is taught in Longwood's Art Department.  Marketing and advertising classes are taught in the College of Business and Economics at Longwood.  There are no minors in marketing or advertising, but students who complete the requirements for the Business Administration minor may take upper division courses in these content areas.

 Lambda Pi Eta
 (Honor Society)

 Communication
 Studies Club

 National
 Communication
 Association

 PRSSA

 AEJMC

 International
 Communication
 Association