Faculty, Students Travel to Prague to Present at International Communication Association Conference

The 68th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) is in Prague from May 24 to 28, 2018.

School of Communication Studies Welcomes 135 New Alumni to its Family

School of Communication Studies alumnus Nicholas Peters waves to his parents as he walks across the stage at graduation. (photo by University Communications and Marketing)

Doctoral Student Earns People's Choice Award at Three Minute Thesis Competition

COMM part-time instructor Bill Kelvin earned the 2017 People's Choice Award at the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

School Honors Top Students at Scholarships and Awards Reception

Donor Stephanie Smith (center) celebrates with the recipient, a communication studies student, of the Arnold & Dorothy Danes Book Scholarship which is named in honor of her parents.

Students Turn Personal Experiences into Persuasive Speeches at Annual Hyde Park Forum

Assistant Professor Aaron Bacue congratulates the participants in the Hyde Park Forum as the 2018 champion, Alexa Kwiatkowski, whispers to her instructor David Zachrich.

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Writer Visits Campus to Speak at School of Communication Studies Global Issues Forum

Journalist Daniel Grossman answers a question during the Spring 2018 Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting panel discussion, “Advancing Understanding of Climate Change: The Role of Science and Global Communication."

School of Communication Studies

The School of Communication Studies at Kent State University provides students with valuable skills needed to pursue a variety of careers. The school offers a Bachelor of Arts with six concentrations, a Master of Arts, a dual degree M.B.A./M.A. and a Ph.D.

Why Communication Studies?

Learn what communication studies is and why you should chose to study it.

Undergraduate Programs

The communication studies undergraduate program offers some of the most adaptable, flexible and relevant degrees at Kent State University. With six concentrations to choose from, students can select the program that meets their interests and career goals.

Graduate Program

Our graduate program is designed to provide a theory-based foundation and help students seek application of their research and education in their chosen fields. All students in the program complete foundational coursework and a capstone experience – either a thesis, coursework-only, project or an internship – allowing you to customize the program to your needs and future plans.

School of Communication Studies 2017-2018 Faculty and Staff

Faculty & Staff

Our diverse faculty include renowned communication scholars and researchers as well as distinguished teachers, each with unique teaching and research interests.