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Department of Communication & Media Studies

Department of Communication & Media Studies

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.


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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Summer 2025 Classes - All fully online

1st Block (June 3rd - July 3rd)
COMM 320 Conflict & Communication
COMM 435 Communication & Gender
MDIA 360  Media & Society

2nd Block (July 7th - Aug 14th)
COMM 330  Intercultural Communication
MDIA 365   New Media & Everyday Life