About the Department of Communication Studies
Finding Connection through Communication
The Department of Communication Studies, housed within the Division of Communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication, integrates a rigorous study of communication with biblically based foundations.
Our students learn about rhetorical history to understand present-day communication strategies. They develop their persuasive communication techniques and dive into research methods. Through our robust curriculum, stellar faculty, diverse co-curricular opportunities and more, our students enter the workplace ready to thrive wherever God leads them.
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Our expert faculty and staff are extremely dedicated, and they’re deeply invested in making sure our students thrive. Faculty members are also actively engaged in the field pursuing their own research, speaking at conferences and publishing work.
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Mission and History
The Department of Communication Studies exists to provide students with a rigorous, academically strong and biblically based study of communication. During their studies, our students engage with historical and cultural implications, develop identities, and analyze messages informed by foundational theories, contemporary research, and investigative methodologies.
We seek to equip our students with important skills they need to enter the workplace with confidence. Our graduates are empowered to speak, write and problem solve ethically and with humility to impact local and global communities.
Accreditation
Our programs are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC):