The CAS department boasts award-winning teachers and researchers who bring to their work with undergraduate students an equal measure of expertise and enthusiasm.
In a top-ranked department that spans the Humanities and Social Sciences, majors and minors learn together to: think and listen critically; undertake independent and collaborative research; influence people; analyze public discourse; understand empirical studies that test communication theories; and participate more richly in civic, communal, and relational life.
As a reflection of our unique status as a Humanities and a Social Sciences department, CAS allows students to choose either a B.A. or a B.S. degree program. On World Campus exclusively, CAS offers a B.A. or B.S. in Organizational and Professional Communication.
CAS offers the following minors: CAS; Rhetoric; Civic and Community Engagement; Dispute Management and Resolution; Information Science & Technology.
Graduates of our program tend to go on to such jobs as: analysts and strategists, lawyers, professors, community organizers, corporate executives, freelance writers, and more.
What sets our program apart?
Alumni Spotlight:
Keith L. McClellan, Esq. MBA
Biography:
McClellan graduated cum laude from Penn State with degrees in Speech Communication and Political Science. While at PSU, McClellan served as President of the PSU Speech and Debate team for four years. McClellan was active in the Penn State Outing Club and the PSOC ski patrol. McClellan was also a candidate for Student Trustee, member of ODK, President of Parmi Nous, and member of the Lions Paw Senior Society. After graduation, McClellan traveled extensively in Asia, Australia, the U.S., and Europe pursuing various technology deals. Now, McClellan is Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel with VeRail Technologies, Inc.If you are a CAS alum, we’d love to add your name to this list! Submit an alumni update below to be featured here!