Political Communication
Interested in politics and communication?
Study political processes both in the U.S. and internationally while also learning how to effectively communicate within the world of politics.Top Reasons
Washington Center
³Ô¹ÏÍø is the only private institution of higher education in the state of Florida to affiliate with The Washington Center.Great Pre-Law Major
With exposure to social science research methods, journalism practices, speech writing, and debate experience, political communication majors develop a strong set of marketable skills.Conference Opportunities
Project courses provide numerous opportunities for in-depth research. Our political communication majors present their work at professional conferences across the country.Networking
Our faculty are professionally connected and actively engaged outside of academia. This rigorous commitment to service outside of ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a unique opportunity for Communication Students to access valuable networking opportunities.
Featured Faculty
R. Bruce Anderson
It must be current, it must be relevant, and it must be useful. The student centered approach, through experiential learning, in the only approach that properly prepares future leaders for the leadership they will assume in our world
Clubs And More
Political Communication sponsors , the national political science honorary. We also have a Student Advisory Board, which provides student feedback regarding the major. Many of our majors are involved with the and the .
Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BA
BS
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to ³Ô¹ÏÍøs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Program Contact
Cara T. Mackie, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
Department Chair
Chatlos Building
863.680.3863
863.680.6244
