Welcome to the Department of Communications!

The Department of Communications is home to about 1,550 students and 75 faculty members, making it one of the largest academic programs at Cal State Fullerton and one of the largest communications departments in the United States.

The department also operates international programs, a graduate program, numerous laboratory facilities, an internship center, award-winning student media, a student advertising and public relations agency, a week-long signature university event called COMM Week, and many student clubs, organizations and competitions. (See the latest COMMunique newsletter here).

Department Mission

Effective ethical communications are essential for the well-being of a democratic society. Thus, there is a need for persons trained in the theory and practice of informing, instructing, and persuading through communications media. 

The educational objectives of the Department of Communications are 1) To ensure that all majors receive a broad liberal education; 2) To provide majors with a clear understanding of the role of communications media in society; and 3) To prepare majors desiring communications-related careers in the mass media, business, government and education by educating them in depth in one of the specialized concentrations within the department.

Department Degree Programs 

The Department offers a B.A. and M.A. in Communications. 

Undergraduates choose from one of four concentrations: journalism, public relations, advertising, or entertainment and tourism.  A minor in Communications is available with concentrations in advertising, journalism or public relations. 

The Departments also offers an M.A. in Communications. Students choose from one of three tracks: mass communications research and theory; professional communications; or communications in tourism and entertainment. For information on the M.A program, visit Graduate Studies.

Contact Us

For general information, forms, deadlines, help with registration, and all administrative questions, contact: 
Administrative Support Staff
Department of Communications 
California State University, Fullerton 
Fullerton, CA 92834-6846 
Tel: (657) 278-3517
Fax: (657) 278-2209
commdept@fullerton.edu

Department Courses and Learning Outcomes

A full list of the Department's courses and learning objectives can be found here in the Learning Outcomes

Department Accreditation

The Department of Communications is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication . The Department has also earned certification from the Public Relations Society of America. More on the Department's accreditation self-study report can be found here .

Department Retention and Graduation Data

As part of its accreditation, the Department annually publishes data about enrollment, retention and graduation data here: Public Accountability Report.

Department High-Impact Programs

The Department of Communications high-impact programs can be viewed here: High-Impact Programs.