{"id":20,"date":"2012-09-05T10:31:48","date_gmt":"2012-09-05T15:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commstu\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:45:06","slug":"department-of-communication-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commstu\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Communication Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/online\/programs\/communication-studies-ba\/\">Did you know you can get your BA in Communication Studies at Marshall University online?<\/a><br \/>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"summer-2026-cmm-courses\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('summer-2026-cmm-courses', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Our faculty are experts in various aspects of communication and focus on the intersection of theory, research, and practice in their scholarship and teaching. Students can take classes on a wide range of topics including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CMM 205 Pop Culture Rhetoric<\/li>\n<li>CMM 207 Business Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 213 Communication in Relationships<\/li>\n<li>CMM 239 Communication and Film<\/li>\n<li>CMM 302 Professional Presentations<\/li>\n<li>CMM 303 Communication Theories<\/li>\n<li>CMM 308 Persuasive Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 315 Communication in Groups<\/li>\n<li>CMM 319 Leadership Dynamics<\/li>\n<li>CMM 322 Intercultural Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 374 Health Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 409 Social Influence Studies<\/li>\n<li>CMM 410 Crisis &amp; Risk Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 456 Digital Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 474 Patient-Provider Communication<\/li>\n<li>CMM 479 Health Promotion and Influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What can I do with a major in Communication Studies?<\/h2>\n<p>A communication degree is all about learning to communicate information effectively by analyzing and applying theories that help us understand and explain how and why we communicate the way we do. Communication Studies helps you develop practical communication skills for engagement around campus, in the workplace, at home, in society, and in the world. Students who earn a degree in Communication Studies successfully find employment opportunities in a variety of areas where effective interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, ethical, and, or media-savvy communication expertise is required.<\/p>\n<p>A major in Communication Studies can prepare you for a wide range of careers, including: human relations, customer service, social services, management, entrepreneurship, fundraising, law, politics, consulting, teaching, sales, and more!<\/p>\n<h4>Communication skills frequently top the list of skills that employers desire in employees.<\/h4>\n<p>These include writing, speaking, presenting, listening, negotiating, and teamwork. Additionally, employers are looking for leadership, critical thinking, social media, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commstu\/minors\/\">we offer the following minors:<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NEW! Social Influence (can be taken completely online)<\/li>\n<li>NEW! Health Communication<\/li>\n<li>Business Communication<\/li>\n<li>Communication Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Paid Internships for Communication Studies Majors<\/h2>\n<p>Students majoring in Communication Studies are eligible for paid internships with area nonprofit organizations during their junior and senior years. This is through the HerdWork Humanities Internship Program that is directed by the Communication Studies Department Chair Dr. Rich Jones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/herdwork\/\">Learn more about HerdWork Humanities.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Communication Studies is home to the nationally successful Marshall University Speech and Debate Team, the\u00a0<a title=\"Forensics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/commstu\/forensics\/\">Thundering Word<\/a>, which is the most winning team on campus! 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