Undergraduate Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers a flexible degree path to give you a competitive edge in a crowded job market!

A degree in Communication Studies can be pursued easily as a second major or as a stand-alone major. Many CMM classes can be taken online with award-winning professors!

Only three required courses!

Then, you choose 10 CMM electives that match your interests and meet your career goals!

  • CMM 303 – Communication Theories
  • CMM 411 – Communication Research
  • CMM 478 – Communication Capstone
  • 10 other CMM courses of your choosing!

PROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH A MINOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

The Department offers two different minors in Communication Studies (only 12 hours/4 classes)!

  • A minor in Communication Studies consists of 12 hours, but may not include CMM 103 Fund Speech-Communication, CMM 104H Honors in Speech Comm, or CMM 207 Bus & Prof Communication as those courses are used to fulfill general education requirements.
  • A minor in Business Communication is a great way to set yourself apart from others seeking employment in businesses and organizations. The minor is your credential that says you have studied the communication skills that are most desired by employees. Learn about our Business Communication Minor.

Students choose from a variety of courses to complete their major or minor in Communication Studies.

Click here to see the course requirements and a 4-year graduation plan with each semester mapped out.

Click here to see our list of courses.

Contact Us

Dr. Richard G. Jones, Jr., Professor & Chair

244 Smith Hall
Department of Communication Studies
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
304-696-3078
jonesri@marshall.edu

Denise Parks

Administrative Secretary, Senior
254 Smith Hall
Department of Communication Studies
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
304-696-6786
parksdi@marshall.edu

 

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