Communication Studies
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At UHD, Communication Studies is a part of the Department of Arts and Humanities, along with Art, Drama, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Music. There is a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies major at UH-Downtown. It is also possible to minor in the area. There is a wide variety of course offerings for a student to choose from, taught by full-time and part-time faculty. The Communication Studies area also supports the Toastmasters organization.

Communication skills are an important part of a well-rounded college education. Such skills enable students to enjoy rewarding interpersonal relationships, to thrive professionally, to be discerning consumers, and to participate in and contribute to the various communities to which they belong. The undergraduate program in communication at UHD is designed to promote the development of practical skills in, critical awareness of, and theoretical knowledge about, verbal and nonverbal human communication in a variety of contexts that affect our everyday lives: dyadic (one-to-one), family, small-group, business and professional, public speaking, and mass communication. Given the centrality of communication in shaping human experience, all students, and not just majors, should sample some communication courses.

The field of communication studies draws from such social science disciplines as anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology, and from the fine arts and humanities, including literature, philosophy, theatre, and visual arts. The study of communication, coupled with required courses from the UHD's core curriculum and electives that reflect each student's unique interests, provides the kind of solid liberal arts background necessary for graduate studies in communication and other related disciplines, and for professional fields ranging from business, human resources, and marketing to primary and secondary education.

Academic Programs and Degrees

Course Offerings
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Student Worksheet for Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Minor in Communication Studies

Activities

Toastmasters
Intern Fair Homepage
Exit Interviews for Recent Graduates

Academic Support

Faculty