Communication
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Welcome
The Department of Communication at the University of Delaware is committed to the study and practice of human communication in a wide variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, media communication, public relations. Beyond the classroom, we help students put their education into practice with experiential learning on and off campus. Students have access to internships, research opportunities, and a vast alumni network.
Our faculty members have achieved regional and national distinction in research and scholarship, teaching, and service and engagement. They are committed to educating students about communication processes and their impact on society, while also developing their communication skills and competencies.
WHY COMMUNICATION at UD?
- With holistic support from advisors, communication undergraduates finish in four years prepared to pursue employment in a range of fields — including marketing, law, mass media, public relations, human resources, and education. Communication majors can apply for the 4+1 program to earn an M.A. degree in strategic communication.
- Communication graduate students plot their own success through individualized development plans. They work collegially as part of research teams, alongside faculty and fellow students.
How many graduates with communication degrees are employed or pursuing further education?
96%
Communication Bachelor's Students
96%
Communication Master's Students
100%
Communication Doctoral Graduates
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The Green – September 13, 3024
September 13, 2024 | By Delaware Public MediaDelaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with University of Delaware Communications professor Paul Brewer – Delaware Politics Director at UD’s Center for Political Communication – to get his analysis of the state of play post-primary.