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.

COVID-19 Update

In response to COVID-19, Towson University Department of Communication Studies is still available during normal business hours by email at communicationstudies@towson.edu. We appreciate your understanding.

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:

Interested in Communication Studies?

If you're interested in studying Communication Studies and want to talk with a departmental representative about our program, please email communicationstudies AT_TOWSON. We would love to talk with you about our department, the major, and the career options for our students.

COMM Internships

Are you considering an internship for credit? Find out more here!

Academic Advising

If you have questions about departmental advising, review the advising resources here and make an appointment with your advisor. Don't delay in registering for Spring 2021 courses!

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.

Areas of Study

Undergraduate

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

About Our People

Erin Miller

Michaela Frischherz

Alex Thomas

Alexa Adams

By the Numbers

500

Undergraduate students in the Department of Communication Studies

1,000+

Public speaking appointments at the Public Communication Center each term

22

Average COMM class size

Events

Virtual Events Coming Soon!

Spring 2021

More information to come.

Communication Studies Symposium

Fall 2021

Public Speaking Competition

Spring 2022

Contact Information