Department of Communication Studies

Advocating change. Engaging difference. Leading with purpose.

Students participating in a debate in class

Communication Studies students at Tiger Pride Day in Annapolis, MD.

About the Department

The Department of Communication Studies began in 2018 and is the home department to almost 500 students majoring and minoring in the three primary dimensions of communication studies:

advocacy and public discourse
identity and culture
leadership and organizational communication

The major provides both theory and research as well as applicable skills that will prepare you for a variety of careers.

What We Offer

The Department of Communication Studies offers the following undergraduate programs:

Learn about our Public Communication Center!

Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or get help with an upcoming class presentation? Make an appointment with our peer mentors in the Public Communication Center today!

About Our People

Meet professor Michaela Frischherz who specializes in rhetorical theory and criticism.

Areas of Study

Undergraduate

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

News

Dr. Desireé Rowe Selected as Fulbright Scholar

Dr. Desireé Rowe was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholar grant and will spend March-August 2019 in Japan teaching at Kyushu University.

Students Return from Barcelona

Professor Carol Norton accompanied 17 students to Barcelona for the summer Communication and Global Competence course.

Professor Erin Berry-McCrea Receives NCTE Award

Professor Erin Berry-McCrea received the 2018 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award, and will present during the 2019 annual conference in Baltimore.

Events

Communication Studies Welcome

Wednesday, September 5

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Media Center lawn

Come join the Communication Studies faculty for some food and fun. Learn more about student organizations and opportunities for majors.

Maryland Communication Association Annual Conference

Saturday, September 15

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Howard University

Spend the day with faculty and students across the state, discussing groundbreaking research in Communication Studies. Dr. Ronald Jackson, President of the National Communication Association, will keynote the event.

Communication Studies Football Outing

Saturday, September 29

4 pm, Johnny Unitas Stadium

Join Communication Studies faculty as we cheer on Towson football for the home opener football game.

Contact Information