Why Study Communication at The College of Idaho?
We approach the study of communication by placing culture at the center and seeking to explore how to develop skills that will serve students throughout their lives. Written, oral, visual, and digital communication all work together in complex and shifting ways to build our social worlds - and as a student of communication, you will learn to look at the world using multiple lenses in order to be able to more closely listen, understand, and advocate. Students of communication also have the opportunity to take their skills and put them into use immediately, as part of their every-day lives, but also in more applied and specialized contexts, like working for the student newspaper or engaging in intercollegiate debate tournaments with the award-winning Howling Yotes.
Specializations
The Howling 'Yotes Speech and Debate Team
Speech and Debate at The College of Idaho has a long history, stretching back at least to 1912, when the First President of the College, Dr. William Boone mentioned debate team victories in his journals. This tradition of excellence continues into the present day, where the College of Idaho Howling 'Yotes has ranked in the Top 20 nationally every year since 2013 and took home a 5th-place individual finish in 2016. More information on the C of I debate team can be found here.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Hayman/Schwiebert Debate scholarship is offered to motivated, self-directed learners who are excited to participate in an educationally supportive community. Award amounts vary depending on the experiences, achievement, and potential of the applicant—but students with all experience levels are encouraged to apply (including those with experiences in events like FFA, FBLA, IB programs, Mock Court, Model UN, and other public speaking or political engagements). To complete a scholarship application, please visit: http://bit.ly/thehowlingyotes