About Us
UConn’s Department of Communication examines how communication shapes human experience. From interpersonal relationships to persuasion to emerging media technologies, we combine theory and practice to deliver cutting edge scholarship and exceptional social science education.
Our Priorities
Education
The Department of Communication offers dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for success in a wide range of careers. We also provide general education courses to undergraduates across the University.
Undergraduate Education
Home to one of UConn’s largest majors, our undergraduate program offers a flexible and immersive learning experience. Students can specialize or explore a wide range of courses to tailor their education to their goals.
Graduate Education
Our graduate program offers a unique curriculum that blends theory and research in communication. Students benefit from a supportive community, direct access to professors, and personalized mentoring during their years at UConn.
Research
Researchers in the Department of Communication produce cutting-edge, collaborative work that explores essential aspects of everyday life. They are highly productive, with strengths and interests spanning communication subfields like health communication, interpersonal communication, marketing, mass communication, and new communication technology.
As a top public research university, UConn offers faculty and students exceptional opportunities to conduct and publish impactful communication research.
Outreach and Engagement
The Department of Communication has a strong history of outreach and community engagement. We coordinate events, speaker series, and campus organizations designed to share research and inspire community members. We also engage the public through media appearances and faculty-led initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Department of Communication fully supports the mission of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at UConn.
We promote research that highlights the experiences of underrepresented groups and value diverse scholarship within our discipline. We are also committed to fostering diversity and equity in hiring and recruiting students, staff, and faculty, as well as providing support and mentorship for members of underrepresented groups.