Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Welcome to Rowan University's Department of Communication Studies!

Communication is a fundamental part of being human. Communication is how we form relationships, develop creative ideas and products, share experiences, and make connections with others in our personal, professional and civic lives. The Communication Studies program at Rowan offers students breadth and depth in exploring this central and complex part of the human condition across two main specializations.

Curriculum & Courses

The Communication Studies curriculum is versatile, allowing students to map out an intellectual journey that suits their skill sets and their unique goals. This versatility is well suited for today’s challenging and evolving economy, as well as for students who have a healthy intellectual curiosity, with wide-ranging interests and abilities.

Course Highlights

  • Introduction to Communication Studies
  • Communication Theory
  • Communication Studies Research Methods
  • Rhetorical Criticism
  • Ethical Issues in Human Communication
  • Mass Media and Their Influences
  • Leadership Communication

Program Guide

Experiential Learning

Our students are encouraged to do an internship outside the university, but they also have the opportunity to do a research practicum, working one-on-one with a professor.

Explore Internships

Get Involved!

On-Campus Opportunities is a great way for students to get involved with specific jobs within the sports industry. Some of these organizations include:

  • Communication Studies Club
  • Lambda Pi-Eta Communication Honors Society
  • The Whit (On-Campus Newspaper)

Student Groups

 Contact Us

John Feaster, Karen Brager, Patti Coughlan
Program Coordinator
6 East High Street, Rm. 101
Phone: (856) 256-5179 | Email: steiner@rowan.edu

College of Communication & Creative Arts
6 East High Street
Phone: (856) 256-4340 | Email: CCCA@rowan.edu