The wide range of available COM courses offers students a strong and diverse background in communication skills, research and theory.  Students who are seeking other majors and minors find that courses such as public speaking, small group communication, interpersonal communication and research writing help them build a solid communication foundation. Courses in areas such as conflict, family communication, classroom communication and interviewing help students prepare for a range of communication experiences.

The COM area includes 12 full-time faculty members with diverse academic backgrounds.  Their research interests include presidential debates, teaching effectiveness, training and development, gender communication and communication messages within family systems, to name only a few.