Department of
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ABOUT
The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Miami School of Communication empowers students to develop advanced skills in cross-cultural communication, leadership, argumentation, oral and written presentations, critical thinking, research, relationship building, and more – skills that can be used in any field or career.
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. 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.
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES
Please consider the following Special Topics course offerings from the Department of Cinematic Arts. Consult Canelink, the instructor of record, and/or your academic advisor for more information.
LATEST NEWS
Researcher Uses Communication Strategies to Prevent HIV in Guatemala
By Victoria Leal Victoria Orrego Dunleavy, an associate professor in the School of Communication, believes that “using communications in public health can [create] a greater impact.” Her recent research strives to educate residents and prevent HIV in rural Guatemala. Victoria Orrego Dunleavy’s latest research is focused on developing an HIV prevention intervention in rural Guatemala, utilizing a culture-centered approach. The [...]
Featured Projects
A few of our communication studies projects, all done by our very own students and faculty.