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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Alumna Janella Combs Kamai ('00)


From Communication Studies to Alaska’s Courtrooms

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As 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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Dr. 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

May 8, 2023

Four TCU Students Win Communication Studies’ Public Speaking Excellence Award

Four TCU Students Win Communication Studies’ Public Speaking Excellence Award

Four students have placed in the Public Speaking Excellence Award, a semesterly public speaking competition hosted by the Communication Studies Department, for the spring... Read More

April 11, 2023

TCU Speech & Debate Finishes on a High Note

TCU Speech & Debate Finishes on a High Note

TCU Speech and Debate finished their competition circuit this year at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament at West Chester University in West... Read More

April 5, 2023

Tracy Williams ’04 (’08 MS) Returns to Campus to Speak About How Her Communication Studies Degree Influenced her Path

Tracy Williams ’04 (’08 MS) Returns to Campus to Speak About How Her Communication Studies Degree Influenced her Path

The Department of Communication Studies celebrates its Gorvetzian Family Speaker Series with alumnus Tracy Reneé Williams ’04 (’08 M.S.). The generous gift from Ken... Read More