Academics
Undergraduate Program
As an academic study, communication bridges the humanities and the social sciences, focusing on relationships – personal, group and societal – and the factors and process which affect those important relationships.
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Graduate Program
Graduate students not only have the opportunity to conduct research with renowned faculty, but can also apply for assistantships through the department and gain real-world teaching experience.
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Online Program
Our nationally recognized department of communication offers an online degree program to engage students with the dynamics of interpersonal persuasion, the effects of media technologies, the nature of gender stereotypes, the function of roles within the family, the symbolic structure of organizational authority, and the impact of social movements.
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Internships
Internships are a great way to for you to get a head start after graduation. Not only do you get real world experience in your area of interest, you also get an opportunity to network with professionals in your field. These are real benefits that can be a distinguishing factor in your future job interviews. An internship can expand your horizons and get you thinking about your career aspirations in ways you never thought of.
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High-Impact Practice Opportunity (HIPO) Fund
The Department of Communication is committed to providing transformative experiences for our 900+ students. This fund is intended to provide one-time financial assistance to COMM B.A. and M.A. students participating in one of the following high-impact practice activities:
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- Research experiences including
(a) presenting at regional, national, and international conferences*,
(b) participation incentives for recruitment purposes, and
(c) travel to archives or funds essential to completing research. Funds may assist with travel expenses, registration fees, or purchasing of University-approved gift cards for participants.
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- Summer Internships
Funds may assist with tuition and fees associated with COMM 49103/59103 credit and/or travel and living expenses for out-of-state internships.
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- Study Abroad
Funds may assist with tuition and fees associated with courses and/or travel and living expenses associated with the study abroad experience.
Eligibility: The High-Impact Practice Opportunity (HIPO) Fund is restricted to declared COMM B.A. and M.A. students (not students from other departments or graduate programs).
Full-time COMM B.A. and M.A. students are eligible for funding if:
· The student is the first or sole author of a paper accepted for presentation.
· The student is the first or sole author of a research project requiring travel for archival work or compensation for participants.
· The student is enrolled in COMM 49103/59103 for the upcoming summer term.
· The student is enrolled in COMM 499HV/6000V for the current or upcoming term.
· The student is enrolled in study abroad courses for the upcoming term.
Application Due Dates: For requests to be fully considered, students should apply before October 15 in the fall semester and before March 15 in the spring semester.