Department of Communication Studies
Department of Communication Studies
Department of Cinematic Arts
Department of Communication Studies
Communicate with Confidence
The Department of Communication Studies equips students with advanced skills in cross-cultural communication, leadership, argumentation, oral and written presentations, critical thinking, research, relationship building, and more. These versatile skills are invaluable across all fields and careers, preparing graduates to excel in any professional environment.
We are proud to be home to the UM Debate Team, the 2024 ACC Debate Champions!
A Global and Dynamic City
Miami’s diverse cultural landscape makes it an ideal place to study communication. The city’s global connections and dynamic environment offer unparalleled opportunities for immersive learning. Students gain invaluable insights into the complexities of international and intercultural communication.
Broad Application
Our outstanding professors prepare students for many different careers, including politics, public advocacy, health care promotion, business, and intercultural education, or to pursue graduate or law school.
Debate Team
The 3 time ACC Debate Championship-winning Debate Team is a tight-knit community open to all undergraduate students, regardless of major. The team aims to support all students who wish to learn or develop their public speaking and debate skills.
Hands-on Experience
Communication Studies students have the opportunity to conduct important research on a number of topics and are challenged to apply communication skills through hands-on experiential learning and professional internships.
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the NCA’s official honor society with over 500 chapters nationwide, including one at the University of Miami, promoting academic excellence in communication studies.
Select from the following tracks: Intercultural, Organizational, Public Advocacy, or General.
Select from the following tracks: Health Communication Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, 0r Communication Studies.
Communication Studies Faculty
Dr. Diane Millette
Latest News
University of Miami Advances into Social Justice Debates Finals
On Feb. 19-21, the University of Miami Debate Team competed in the championship tournament of the 2020-2021 Social Justice Debates advancing to the final round. The Social Justice Debates aspire to promote productive and rigorous debates, challenging current and future thought leaders to consider issues of justice in relation to the distribution of wealth, opportunity, and privilege in U.S. society. [...]
