Professional
Communication (PCM)
Employer's say that in today's competitive business environment employees need communication skills in language, media and technology. Alverno's Professional Communication degree program features an integrated curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
Through your course work, you will develop the powers of clear explanation and persuasion that characterize a professional communicator. You will gain experience in the practical application of the communication process through written, oral and visual modes. As you learn multiple strategies for presenting a message, you also will acquire skills in analysis and problem solving. Your PCM degree also will give you an understanding of the human factors in communication - how people create messages and how others respond to them.
On-Campus Resources
Alverno's on-campus communication resources enhance your preparation
for a career in Professional Communication. The college houses the Media Hub, which is a multi-media production facility. It offers a lab with digital cameras, computers and other equipment for students creating multimedia productions. The Hub also has a television-production center with a second studio for individual and small group productions, a new Mac lab and equipment check out.
Credit for Prior Learning
Alverno offers a program to determine if you are eligible to receive
college credit for prior learning. Click
here for information.
Career Opportunities
As a Professional Communication graduate, you can work in training and development, advertising, broadcasting, marketing, public relations, desktop publishing, video production and a score of other fields.
Would you like to
know more about PCM?
Click here to learn more about Alverno's Professional
Communication program. This site has been created
and is maintained by the Professional Communication faculty.
Comments from an Alverno alumna:
"Communications technology is changing rapidly. That's why
it's so important to have a thorough understanding of the human
side of communication -- how people take in information and how
they process it. The 'human side' gets a lot of emphasis in Alverno's
Professional Communication major, and it gave me plenty of practice
in creating communications that connect. That's been a big help
in my career."
Kathleen Demitros '82
Vice President of Communications
Harley-Davidson Inc.
Your next
step
For more information about Alverno's professional communication
program, contact the Alverno Admissions office. An Admissions Counselor
can answer your questions about the program, admissions, credit
transfers and financial aid.
Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401 or
e-mail Admissions.
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