Welcome to the Department of Communication and Media Studies. We are one of the largest departments in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). We offer two majors and two minors.
- B.A. in Communication
- B.A. in Media Studies
- Minor in Communication
- Minor in Media Studies
- Minor in Critical Intercultural Communication
The mission of the Department of Communication and Media Studies is that we recognize the transformative power of communication and media and their
role in how we think about and act in personal, organizational, cultural, social,
and political life. Our scholarly and creative community embraces diverse theoretical
perspectives, innovative pedagogy, and creative practices. We support students’
development of critical and analytical abilities, proficiency with multiple levels
of analysis of media, engagement with collaborative and dialogic relationships and
connections with communities. We guide students to become culturally aware, astute,
civic minded individuals able to understand and act upon structures of inequity, poised
for success in their endeavors as community members, citizens and leaders in their
chosen careers.
COMM & MDIA Leadership Directory
Department Chair: Dr. Brian Dolber
GEO Director: Dr. Kristin Bates
For questions/concerns regarding COMM or MDIA programs or courses, contact Dr. Brian
Dolber, COMM Department Chair
For questions/concerns regarding GEO 102 (General Education—Oral Communication), contact Dr. Kristin Bates, GEO Director
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Announcements & Opportunities
- CMS Employment Search Discussion Panel on Oct. 15th during U-Hour in SBSB 2140! Lunch Provided!
- CMS Preparing for Grad School Discussion Panel on Oct. 16th. 12-1:30 pm in MARK 205. Lunch Provided!
- Students needed at Tri-City Medical Center for social media management, media marketing & publicity campaigns. Volunteer positions. Contact Valerie Barros at (760) 940-3125 or auxiliary@tcmc.com (with ATTN: Valerie-Publicity in subject line)
- Internship Opportunity in Carlsbad with San Diego Sabers. Contact: Emily Ferguson (760) 290-5279.
- CHABSS majors & minors entering their junior or senior year in 2024/2025, check out the Career Network @CHABSS (CN@C) video.
Summer 2024 Classes - All fully online
COMM 320 - Conflict & Communication
COMM 330 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 435 - Communication and Gender
MDIA 365 - New Media & Everyday Life
MDIA 460 - Political Economy of the Media