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Communication Studies seeks to understand communication and to improve its practice in a variety of relationships. We focus on two person and family communication, communication in small groups and in large organizations, communication across communities, the nature of language and symbols, and the nature of argument and persuasion in political settings and in social movements.
Our department is recognized for its world-renowned researchers, top-ranked graduate programs, and award-winning teachers. Our students go out into the world prepared to think about how communication works in a wide range of contexts, and they are ready to improve communication wherever they may find it.
We offer both a Communication Studies major and minor, and our majors can choose from three tracks: corporate communication, interpersonal communication, and political communication. Students can supplement a flexible set of course options with internships, opportunities to work with our teaching and research faculty, and various student clubs/events—including our award-winning speech and debate programs. Upon leaving The University, our majors enter the teaching, corporate, and public service ranks ready to take what started here and use it to change the world.
Our graduate students are a diverse set of scholars from across the globe who are pursuing a masters or Ph.D. These students conduct original research, frequently teach and/or assist undergraduate classes, and participate actively in various scholarly events. Many of our students publish scholarly articles and most deliver papers at professional conventions. These students take a wide range of research-related positions in industry, government, and higher education.
