Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Department’s dynamic undergraduate curriculum and flexible requirements allow students to forge a distinctive niche within the vast and varied communication landscape, while our diverse professional network affords a wide spectrum of co-op and experiential learning opportunities, in Boston and around the world—enabling students to gain practical experience and build connections that will form the cornerstones of a successful career after graduation.

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Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies. How we communicate interpersonally, digitally and through mass media is central to almost any human endeavor.

Maria Elena Villar

Chair, Department of Communication Studies

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Undergraduate Programs

Communication Studies is the largest department at CAMD, offering a broad curriculum with two distinct majors, more than 20 combined majors, and another dozen minors. Led by young, research-active faculty, Communication Studies aims to help students succeed in today’s world.

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Minors

Build on your interest in communications and deepen your expertise in communication across media, from cinema to public speaking.

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Co-ops and Student Opportunties

Learn more about the co-op program, travel study opportunities, internships, and other opportunities to get involved.

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What’s happening in Comm Studies

Communication Studies

'The Brutalist' used AI. Is that a bad thing?

Communication studies professor Rupal Patel and Rebecca Kleinberger, assistant professor of music, provide insight into why this Oscar-contender used AI to enhance the Hungarian spoken by Adrian Brody and Felicity Jones.

January 23, 2025

Communication Studies

Weight loss drug commercials raise some eyebrows

Assistant teaching professor of communication studies Elizabeth Glowacki had some concerns about the latest Superbowl commercials from health-tech startup Hims & Hers.

February 10, 2025

Communication Studies

For CAMD filmmakers, indie film festivals take center stage

With the beginning of a new year comes the beginning of the indie film festival circuit. CAMD alumni has been part of the indie film circuit in many capacities. We highlight below just a few of alumni below.

January 17, 2025

Communication Studies

Amy Shirong Lu awarded Gerald M. Phillips Award

Congratulations to Amy Shirong Lu, associate professor of communication studies at CAMD for earning the Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship.

October 10, 2024

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