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.
Communication News
See what's making headlines in the Department of Communication.
The Truth Behind Fake News and Politics on Social Media
With more and more people relying on social media for as a source for news, there are worries that misleading content could influence audiences unable to distinguish truth from fact or news from propaganda. This “infodemic,” as Dustin Carnahan calls it, puts misinformation front and center —adding fuel to politically contentious fires and escalating social issues to the level of crises.
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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.
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.
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.
Featured Story
Student-Athlete Uses Resources to Attain Sports Related Internship
Brenna Cockerill is a recent Michigan State alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and minors in Health Promotion and Leadership of Organizations. As a soccer player at Michigan State, athletics mean a lot to Cockerill. When she heard about the Nashville Predators’ Amateur Hockey Fan Development Internship, she was thrilled to combine her passion for communications and sports.
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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI 48824
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