Communication Studies
Our Mission
To educate students to think and communicate in ethical and effective ways that will enrich their personal and professional lives.
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Clint Sanders ’07 On The Benefits of a Communication Studies Degree
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Faculty Research
Andrew Ledbetter Talks Taylor Swift, Storytelling and the Invisible String to Communication Theory
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Graduate Program
Everything you need to know about the Communication Studies Graduate Program
Master of ScienceAs a communication studies major, you will understand the intricacies of interpersonal and public communication processes needed for a variety of careers, as well as further professional or academic study.
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Melissa Schroeder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Melissa Schroeder specializes in strategic interpersonal communication. Her most recent course offerings focus on applying communication research and theory to mediator training as well as preparing students to transition from academic settings to business and professional employment.
Recent News
September 3, 2025
TCU in the News: Professor Andrew Ledbetter Talks Taylor Swift on WFAA Daybreak
No Champagne Problems here. It’s Actually Romantic that Taylor Swift found The 1, announcing her engagement to Travis Kelce in August. Communication Studies... Read MoreFebruary 17, 2025
Day In The Life At Schieffer: Annabel Foye
Meet Annabel Foye, junior communication studies major, as she shows you a day in her life at TCU. Read MoreOctober 27, 2024
