<p>I'm wondering if anyone here is a Communication Studies major at UCSD. I visited the campus about a week ago and I am on the fence about it. The courses they offer in their Comm department seem a little......different. I realize that UCSD is a great school all around, but I would love to hear personal thoughts/opinions from people who are in the program. How do you like it?</p>
<p>I like it, it's theoretical and a fresh analysis of the world compared to what you're probably used to (unless your parents are academics).</p>
<p>Essentially, it is a blend of socio-cultural anthropology, sociology, and linguistics (though they tend to call this cognitive science =/)</p>
<p>If either of those interest you separately, focus on that major. As you would expect, this major is broad rather than deep.</p>
<p>Obviously, this is differentiated from a Communication<em>s</em> major, which tends to focus on practical studies of corporate and organizational communication (PR, advertising, etc.). This major is offered at SDSU.</p>
<p>Sunshine,</p>
<p>If you'd like to find out more about UCSD's approach to Communication, you can go here:</p>
<p>UCSD</a> Communication | Introduction | Undergraduate program</p>
<p>I'm not sure if Mruser is talking about the same thing you were asking for.</p>
<p>Thank you both. I think that you hit the nail on the head mruser, I think that I am looking for something a bit more specialized. I'm looking for more hands-on training in advertising, PR, journalism, etc. Thanks for your help!</p>