Communication, B.A.
Communication is the principle component of the human experience. Being able to communicate effectively to others is vitally important, especially in today’s ever-changing world. If your calling is to develop and deliver messages in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences, consider a communication degree from Indiana Tech.
In our communication program, you can take classes in broadcasting, visual communication, sports media, social media and public relations with practitioners who work in the field. By engaging in theory and professional practices, you will become familiar with organizations and audiences in various dynamic media professions, which will complement your participation in university, professional and community activities.
Why Choose Indiana Tech?
- You will have access to a wide variety of Adobe software products, including Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and Photoshop.
- You will have ample opportunities to network as communication students travel and meet with professionals in the field.
- Communication students engage in experiential learning opportunities, which include off-campus workshops, internships and jobs with media companies, and conference presentations.
- We foster an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.
Tracks
In our journalism and broadcasting concentration, you take classes in broadcasting, visual communication, social media and public relations with practitioners who work in the field. By engaging in theory and professional practices, you will become familiar with organizations and audiences in various dynamic media professions, which will complement your participation in university, professional and community activities.
Career Fields for Journalism and Broadcasting:
- News analyst, reporter, journalist
- Public relations and fundraising manager
- Technical writer
- Editor
- Public relations specialist
The sports media concentration of this degree will prepare you to be successful in various sports media industries. You will understand how to represent sports organizations and serve as a media representative, and you will learn how to serve as a media professional, working in a sports-related field.
Career Fields for Sports Media:
- Sports writer
- Sports announcer
- Sports information director
- Sports public relations specialist
The graphic design concentration of this degree will teach you to describe, evaluate and create examples of visual communication using industry standard software and hardware tools. You will understand how color, imagery, typography and layout influence design, branding and messaging to create design solutions for a wide range of audiences and media.
Career Fields for Graphic Design
- Graphic designer
- Creative director
- Marketing specialist
- User experience (UX) designer
- User interface (UI) designer
Communication Program Timeline
Explore a student’s progress through the Communication Program Timeline.
Career Outlook
A B.A. in Communication from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.
Warriors in the Workforce
Indiana Tech graduates with this degree have earned jobs at:
- Input Fort Wayne
- Journal Gazette
- WANE 15
- Brotherhood Mutual
- Sweetwater
- Fox 55
Internship Opportunities
Indiana Tech students pursuing this degree have interned with:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
- Fort Wayne Dance Collective
- Geneus
- Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
- Indianapolis Business Journal
Success Story
Molly McElhaney will graduate from Indiana Tech in May 2025 with a communication degree concentrating on sports media, but she is already knocking out of the park with the Cincinnati Reds. Molly is a sales consultant with the Major League Baseball tea…
Molly McElhaney
B.A. Communication, 2024
Dr. Alicia Wireman
Faculty Lead
Dr. Alicia Wireman is a distinguished leader in higher education, currently serving as Chair of Humanities and Communication Arts and Associate Professor of Communication at Indiana Tech. With a career spanning over a decade at the university, she has been instrumental in advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and enhancing student engagement.
Dr. Wireman holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership with a focus on Higher Education Administration from Indiana Tech, complemented by an M.A. in Professional Communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University. Her diverse educational background is further enriched by certifications in graphic design, TESOL, and intercultural communication.
Additionally, Dr. Wireman has significantly expanded Indiana Tech’s communication program, introducing specialized tracks in journalism and broadcasting, graphic design, and sports media. By integrating industry professionals into the classroom, she ensures that students gain practical, real-world experience alongside academic instruction.
Her commitment to pedagogical innovation was recognized with Indiana Tech’s 2023 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation. This accolade reflects her dedication to creating dynamic learning environments that prepare students for the evolving demands of the communication field.
Beyond her departmental responsibilities, Dr. Wireman contributed to the university’s strategic direction as a member of the Strategic Plan Task Force. Her involvement underscores her commitment to aligning academic programs with industry standards and workforce requirements.
Dr. Wireman’s multifaceted contributions to Indiana Tech exemplify her dedication to academic leadership, student success, and the continuous advancement of higher education.
Faculty Profile