What is Communication Studies?

 

Communication Studies explores the way human beings communicate based on theory driven studies. Students will be able to understand human interaction, speech, gesture, telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcast media, with a degree in Communication studies.  

  • Communication Studies
    • teaches the art of using words effectively to impart information or ideas, preparing graduates for a broad range of career options
    • trains students to be effective communicators, leaders, and ethical advocates for local, national and global issues
    • focuses on developing public speaking practices, theory based class discussions, and interpersonal discussions in order to build relationships through any channel
“I have found as a Communication Studies major that there seems to be a common misconception that this major is not academically challenging and considered easy. However, in my experience, I have found that the work is indeed demanding, has increased my knowledge, and has most definitely broadened my horizons.”
— Alicia Arriaga, Communication Studies Junior

Meet some of our professors

http://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/index.aspx Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Wilkinson College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dr. Bevan's research and teaching interests centers upon interpersonal and healthy communication within close relationships. Specific research topics include the negotiation of difficult interactions such as ongoing conflict, jealousy, sexual resistance, uncertainty, and topic avoidance, as well as related psychological and physical health correlates of these experiences.

Dr. Jennifer Bevan discusses her primary focus on research in the Communication Studies Department, as well as some of the courses she teaches within the program.  

http://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/index.aspx Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Wilkinson College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dr. Hefner's research investigates questions of how media influences the notion of the "ideal." What are ideal beliefs within relationships? What about ideals regarding body image? What are the social-cognitive effects of various types of media?

Dr. Veronica Hefner discusses her primary focus on research and her passion for teaching in the Communication Studies Department at Chapman University.