Allie Wood Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, California Major: Communication Studies and Psychology Class: Senior What made you choose communication studies? I chose communication studies because I wanted to change my major and I really liked the communication class I was in. I wanted something that would give me a variety of options because I did… Read more »
Student Work
Things to Know About Communication Studies
Connor Roe Graduating in May ’17 Communication Studies Major Describe the typical communication studies student. Communication Studies has definitely a more outgoing crowd and lots of involved students. We study the perfect mix of psychology, marketing, gender studies, and management. It gives you a broad knowledge base that works toward a ton of career paths…. Read more »
Why Did You Choose Your Major?
Ethan Russo ‘17 Communication Studies major Hometown: El Dorado Hills, Calif. The reason I chose communication studies was because business and other careers in life is made of relationships. To have successful relationships whether business or friends you have to have good communication skills and I find that a lot of the information very applicable… Read more »
A Schieffer College Student Profile
Madison Fowler Communication Studies, Class of 2017 Previously attended University of South Florida From Southlake, Texas What led you to transfer to TCU? I knew I wanted to be in the Dallas- Fort Worth community, and TCU is known for its networking and connections. Why did you choose your major? I had no idea what I wanted… Read more »
Friends Beyond the Classroom
Avigail Valencia Hometown: Houston, Texas Graduation Date: May 2018 Major: Communication Studies Michelle Ross Hometown: Austin, Texas Graduation Date: May 2018 Major: Communication Studies Michelle Ross and I met in Dr. Paul Witt’s Communication Theory class sophomore year. We had a semester long joke where we turn in five-foot-long, color coded exam reviews. Dr. Witt… Read more »
What’s in your ’pack?
An inside look into students’ lives from the perspective of their backpacks. Stuffing her backpack with all the essentials for the day, Brooke Kessler ’18 heads out the door ready for class. “My days are very, very busy,” the Communication Studies major said. With many textbooks and notebooks in hand, Kessler enjoys most of her… Read more »
Why Are You Studying
Elizabeth Campbell Majors: Communication Studies and Journalism Graduation Date: May 2018 Hometown: Austin, Texas What is your favorite mode of communication? Face-to-face conversation because you can see all the non-verbal and verbal cues that are being given—plus it’s the most engaging form of communication in my opinion. Why Communication Studies? I didn’t know what I… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Communication Studies – from Sydney Halloran ’17
“You can pretty much do whatever you want once you graduate or get a job you never expected you’d have.” “Pay attention because the material you will be learning will come into play in your everyday life all the time, but you’ll be genuinely interested in the material.” ~Sydney Halloran ’17
What You Need to Know About Communication Studies – from Colten Meisner ’17
“Communication Studies (as a department) is the study of human communication and personal relations, not strictly public speaking or mass communication.” “Theory in communication studies is extremely practical and helpful. Learn your theory well, and you’ll be set for learning practical skills, too.” “Be prepared to research! Almost every course in the department requires you… Read more »