About Us

The Department of Human Communication Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is highly regarded within the academic community and beyond. Virtually all of our full-time faculty have doctorate degrees in their respective disciplines and offer the highest level of instruction to our students. Our adjunct faculty members are highly trained and dedicated to classroom instruction. Regardless of degree, students will find our faculty and staff committed to providing the best possible learning experience for our students.

Mission

The mission of the department is to provide students with an understanding of communication processes in a culturally diverse society. An in-depth understanding of communication processes brings a number of benefits, including the ability to analyze communication barriers and the competency to facilitate effective communication between individuals, within organizations, between organizations and their customers or constituencies, and across cultures. Our vision is to train good men and women speaking well to solve communication problems by studying the ways in which messages link participants during transactions.

 

Human Communication Studies Degree Programs

Read answers to common questions about the Communication Studies Major. The following programs are offered for students studying Communication Studies:
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication Studies
Master of Arts Degree
Minor

Clubs / Organizations

Student clubs and organizations such as forensics play an important role in the CSUF Human Communication Studies Department experience. Whether you are interested in Forensics or one of the many other clubs, you are certain to find one that meets your professional interests and social needs. See a complete listing of clubs and student organizations offered in the College of Communications.

CIOS Awards Program

This distinguished program in Communication Studies ranks among the field’s leading centers for publication of research in Debate and Argumentation, Intercultural Communication, Communication Issues in Asia, Communication Issues in China, Communication Issues in Europe, and Communication Issues in the Pacific Rim. Read more about this achievement.

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