Communication

As one of the oldest communication programs in the nation, we've played a dominant role in shaping the scholarly field of communication. Our communication degree programs cover a wide range of topics, from how to work effectively in teams, to resolving conflicts, designing persuasive messages, running health campaigns and relating well with other people.

2023 Commencement Speaker

This year's ComArtSci commencement speaker was Christian Parker who majored in Organizational Communication. Christian gave a memorable speech about adversity, obstacles and lifelong learning. Watch the speech here or on YouTube.

Communication News

See what's making headlines in the Department of Communication.

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.

WKAR early voting Center | Shawn Turner - with a photo of Shawn on the left

Shawn Turner talks about WKAR Early Voting Center on MSU Today with Russ White Podcast

Impact of anger on voter behavior | Monique Turner - with a photo of Monique on the right

Monique Turner shares how anger affects voting behavior on MSU Today with Russ White Podcast

Communication professor Winson Peng, Ph.D. has been selected as the next editor-in-chief of the journal Human Communication Research (HCR).

Winson Peng Named Editor-in-Chief of Prestigious Communication Journal

The Sales Leadership Career Fair will be held September 12 from 4-6 p.m. on the fourth floor of Spartan Stadium.

Sales Leadership Career Fair Enhances Students’ Networks

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Degrees and Programs

Whether you're just starting out or ready for more, we've got a degree option for you. We offer B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Communication.

Undergraduate Program

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Graduate Programs

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A panel hosted at MSU featuring Communications faculty

The Department of Communication is fully committed to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating many forms of diversity in our students, our instruction, our research, and our faculty and staff.

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Inside the Department of Communication

Our work impacts the lives of people in the U.S. and across the world. See what our communication students and alumni have been up to.

Student Stories

Research

Integrating the new with the tried-and-true is what we do best. We stay ahead of the game with studies on virtual reality, health communication, neuroscience and online analytics. It's all communication.