Applying to a college that doesn't offer your intended major?

<p>So if I had to choose my major today, I'd go with communications. It just seems like something that I would really enjoy and has a wide variety of different paths that I could pursue. At this point in my life, I don't see myself finding some other major that I enjoy more or am better suited for. However, I've come across several colleges that I liked everything about except for the fact that they don't offer communications. I know that most students will change their major at least once while in school, so do you think I should apply to some schools even if they don't offer communications? Or should I stick to schools that do have it in case it does turn out to be something I stick with?</p>

<p>Apply to both. You don’t want to regret not applying to a school you really liked and was a good fit for you if ever you have a change of interest, but also don’t want to not have a school with communications if you decide you definitely want to cotinue with it. Decide later which school you actually want to go to but it’s always good to keep options open.</p>

<p>Do they have a major close to communications?</p>

<p>For example people wanting a finance major may also apply to schools with Econ but not finance.</p>

<p>It doesn’t even begin to make sense to apply to a college that doesn’t have your intended major.</p>

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<p>Given that you feel this way, IMO you should stay away from colleges not offering a communications major. Figure out what you like about those particular colleges, then look for other colleges that share the same characteristics but offer your major.</p>

<p>thanks for the advice!</p>

<p>@barrk123: what are some majors that are similar to communications?</p>

<p>“Communications” is such a nebulous term - what do you mean by that? If you come up with a list (or paragraph) of what you mean by “Communications” you will be able to find what different schools call similar majors (maybe even majors more in line with what you are looking for).</p>

<p>@amtc well I’m interested in pursuing public relations so I guess that’s what I mean by communications…</p>

<p>I would look at the courses required for the communications major and see if those are offered at the schools you like. Communications degrees tend to be combinations of courses in sociology, psychology, statistics and rhetoric. It would be perfectly possible to major in any of those things and wind up with a PR job.</p>