Communication Studies
Our Mission
To educate students to think and communicate in ethical and effective ways that will enrich their personal and professional lives.
Alumna Janella Combs Kamai ('00)
From Communication Studies to Alaska’s Courtrooms
Student Experiences
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Tad Peelen (’94) starts a second career with Joe’s Real BBQ
Alumna Janella Combs Kamai (’00)
Faculty Research
Paul Schrodt’s research on “the silent treatment” in Wall Street Journal
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Graduate Program
Everything you need to know about the Communication Studies Graduate Program
Read MoreAs 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 students have placed in the Public Speaking Excellence Award, a semesterly public speaking competition hosted by the Communication Studies Department, for the spring... Read MoreApril 11, 2023
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 MoreApril 5, 2023