Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies
Tell Stories. Shape Messages. Make Your Mark.
Whether you’re drawn to journalism, branding, creative writing, or building your own interdisciplinary path, this department gives you the voice — and the credentials — to be heard.
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Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies
Find your voice. Then use it.
Communication is everywhere — in the news we read, the brands we trust, and the stories we tell about ourselves. The Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies gives you the tools to shape that communication, whether you’re writing, designing campaigns, or building a personalized path across disciplines.
Choose a B.A. in English to sharpen your writing and critical thinking, a B.A. in Communication (with the option to dual-major in Business Administration), or a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies if your interests don’t fit in one box. Round out your major with a minor in Film, Health Communication, Public Relations, Sports Media, or Writing.
And if graduate school is on your radar, GCU makes it easy to keep moving: qualified undergraduates can apply for Advanced (4+1) Admission into the M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication — meaning you could finish your master’s just one year after your bachelor’s.
Career Outcomes from this Department
Where degrees in the Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies can take you
A degree from this department prepares you for any career built on communication — which, these days, is most of them.
Writing & Editing:
Content writer, copywriter, editor, technical writer, grant writer
Communication & Media:
Public relations specialist, social media manager, brand strategist, journalist, communications director
Marketing:
Digital marketing coordinator, marketing communications specialist — with a clear path into GCU’s M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication
Education & Beyond:
English teacher (K-12, paired with the Education department’s certification pathway), law school, graduate study in English or communication
The GCU Difference
This Is What Sets You Apart.
A Built-In Path to Your Master's Degree
GCU undergraduates can apply for Advanced (4+1) Admission to the M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication, letting you start graduate coursework while finishing your bachelor's and complete your master's in as little as one additional year.
Major in Two Things at Once
Students in Communication can pursue a dual major in Communication and Business Administration — building both the storytelling and strategic skills employers in marketing, PR, and corporate communication are looking for.
A Major That Bends to Fit You
If your interests cross disciplines — say, psychology and writing, or history and communication — the Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. lets you build a customized course of study with guidance from your advisor, instead of forcing your goals into someone else's box.
Find Your Program
Every Path Available in the Department of English, Communication, & Interdisciplinary Studies.
Tell stories that matter. Lead conversations that move people. Our communication and English programs develop writers, storytellers, strategists, and media professionals who are ready for careers in PR, journalism, digital marketing, film, and beyond. Not sure where you fit? The Interdisciplinary Studies degree lets you design the education that fits you.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Communication, B.A. (including dual major with Business Administration)
- English, B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Graduate Programs:
- Integrated Marketing Communication, M.S.
- Advanced (4+1) Admission to Integrated Marketing Communication, M.S.
Minors: Communication • English • Film • Health Communication • Public Relations • Sports Media • Writing
Contact us
Undergraduate Admissions
Mercedes Hall
732-987-2700
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Graduate Admissions
Mercedes Hall
732-987-2770
[email protected]
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