College of Communication Arts and Sciences

ComArtSci at MSU

We're not just the first College of Communication Arts and Sciences in the nation, we're the best. Students thrive in our top-ranked programs led by world-class faculty and industry leaders. Our researchers and creatives pioneer new ways to use communication for the common good.

Degrees & Programs

ComArtSci has more than 3,500 students and more than 58,000 alumni. With nationally ranked programs and internationally renowned faculty members, we prepare students for careers across a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences of communication.

Undergraduate Programs

Covering the 2024 Election at ComArtSci

Image of the republican and democratic party animals sitting on the news desk in the Spartan Newsroom with the message overlaying the photo: "2024 ComArtSci Election Coverage"

As the 2024 election approaches, ComArtSci students will actively engage in real-time reporting and live coverage, analyzing key issues, debates, and candidates. Supported by expert faculty and WKAR, Mid-Michigan’s premier public media station, ComArtSci offers comprehensive election coverage, blending student journalism, faculty insights, and professional media collaboration.

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New at ComArtSci

See what some of the biggest thinkers in media and communication are doing to make a greater impact.

The Science of the Positive: National Social Norms Center Launch Event Highlights Years of Impact

The National Social Norms Center (NSNC) held a launch event to celebrate its establishment in Michigan State University’s Department of Communication in September.