Oregon State University's Communication department, located in Corvallis, offers comprehensive programs within the College of Liberal Arts that balance strong theoretical foundations with practical applications. Students delve into the many facets of human communication, gaining essential skills for a wide range of careers in a dynamic field. Undergraduate options include the BA/BS in Speech Communication, exploring theoretical and practical dimensions like public speaking and interpersonal communication, and the BFA/BA/BS in Digital Communication Arts, focused on contemporary media, technology, and content creation. The department also provides minors and a certificate. Faculty are active in research, fostering a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and effective communication strategies applicable to diverse personal and professional contexts.
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Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868 as the Oregon Agricultural College, OSU is the oldest university in the state. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate-degree programs along with a variety of graduate and doctoral degrees. It has the seventh-largest engineering college in the nation for 2023. Undergraduate enrollment for all colleges combined averages over 32,000 while an additional 5,000 students are engaged in post-graduate coursework through the university. In 2023, over 37,000 students were enrolled at OSU - making it the largest university in the state. Out-of-state students typically make up over one-quarter of the student body. Since its founding, over 272,000 students have graduated from OSU. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
