Shape the Conversation
Storytelling makes us human, and being a compelling storyteller is a superpower, no matter your professional field.
The Language and Communication Department at the University of Michigan-Flint provides skilled guidance as you explore the transformative power of how we communicate in the past, present, and future.
Our programs are designed to equip you with the practical tools and skills that will empower you to excel in your career: persuasive writing, critical reading, public speaking, and effective collaboration.
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Programs of Study
Communication Studies
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Learn how to convey your ideas, analyze messaging, and develop essential skills to shape your professional prospects.
Creative Writing
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Enhance your perspective and learn how to tell engrossing stories that form the foundation of human communication.
English
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Gain invaluable reading and writing skills that will help you reach diverse purposes and audiences.
French
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Learn a different language to expand your marketability, cross-cultural understanding, and global perspective.
Linguistics
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Fill up your professional toolbox with a deep understanding of the mechanics of language and communication.
Professional Writing
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Hone your skills with a focus on creative nonfiction, writing in the workplace, and more.
Spanish
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Become an asset to any team and achieve a highly marketable skill in today’s global economy as you join nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Learn the ins and outs of teaching English to non-native speakers and be prepared to teach locally or abroad.
Workforce Communication and Leadership Certificate
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Enhance your supervisory skills and experience by learning about conflict resolution, intercultural communication, and more.
Writing
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Sharpen your skills with the written word as you explore various genres and styles, then develop your professional portfolio.
Affiliated Programs
International & Global Studies
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Build marketable skills to successfully navigate our increasingly globalized world through a multidisciplinary lens as you study the interconnections between cultures, nations, economies, politics, and more.
Liberal Studies in American Culture
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Investigate American culture through the lenses of behavioral and social sciences, humanities, the arts, and more. This highly customizable, interdisciplinary program will develop your knowledge base, critical thinking, research, and writing skills, which apply to a wide range of careers.
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Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
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