Communication StudiesCommunication touches upon all aspects of our lives, from our interpersonal relationships to our use of media. Communication Studies features top-quality faculty teaching relatively small classes. The program presents a balance of humanistic and scientific instruction including the communication skills people need to function effectively in all professions.

Where can a Communication Studies degree take you? Some possible career paths include community relations director, advertising executive, motivational speaker, market researcher, teacher, professor, news reporter, editor, radio personality, international program coordinator, event planning specialist, mediator, counselor, speechwriter and public affairs director.

Interim Dean: James A. Tuedio, Ph.D.Interim Associate Deans:Sari Miller-Antonio, Ph.D., Stephen Routh, Ph.D., and C. Roxanne Robbin, Ph.D.Phone: (209) 667-3531E-mail: CAHSS@csustan.eduWebsite: www.csustan.edu/CAHSS

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About the College

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The College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences supports the university’s liberal arts foundation with a broad range of undergraduate and graduate course offerings and degree programs. The college exemplifies excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service and is home to the School of the Arts, the Council for Sustainable Futures, and six centers and institutes including the Center for Portuguese Studies and the Center for Public Policy Studies.

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Nancy F. Burroughs (Chair), Ed.D., West Virginia Univ. (’90)Joseph Carranza, M.A., CSU Stanislaus (’04)Marcy Chvasta, Ph.D., Southern Illinois Univ. (‘02)Zac Gershberg, Ph.D., Louisiana State (‘08)Karen L. Hartman, Ph.D., Louisiana State (‘08)Vickie L. Harvey, Ph.D., Univ. of Denver (’93)Meikuan Huang, Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois (’07)Sheryl Hurner, Ph.D., UC Davis (‘09)Marjorie A. Jaasma, Ph.D., Univ. of the Pacific (’95)Greg Jacquay, M.A., CSU Stanislaus (’98)Xun (Sunny) Liu, Ph.D., Michigan State Univ. (’08)Elenie Opffer, Ph.D., Colorado Univ., (‘03) Keith E. Nainby, Ph.D., Southern Illinois Univ. (’03)John R. Sumser, Ph.D., Stony Brook Univ. (’89)

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, with concentrations in Interpersonal Communication, Media and Public Cultures, Organizational Communication and Public Relations

• Minors: Journalism, Speech Communication

• Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies and Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Communication Studies.

Communication Studies

• An understanding of communication theories and research processes

• To speak in a variety of real-world contexts

• To work effectively in groups and employ critical thinking

• To write effectively• To evaluate communication

products and processes using relevant communication frameworks

• Public Relations Specialist, $60,000

• Communication Consultant, $96,000

• Media Sales, $69,000• Public Affairs Specialist, $81,000• Training & Development

Specialist, $60,000• Advertising Sales Manager,

$114,000• Special Event Leader, $56,000• Customer Service Director,

$79,000• News Broadcaster, $81,000• News Reporter, $40,000Source: Indeed.com 2011

Contact informationCSU Stanislaus Communication Studies Bizzini Hall, Room 125One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382Phone (209) 667-3371 Fax (209) 667-3525www.csustan.edu/CommStudies

Degrees and Programs

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What you can learn

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Interesting classes you might take

Advanced Interpersonal CommunicationMedia and Public PerceptionVisual CommunicationConflict and CommunicationOrganizational CommunicationNonverbal CommunicationPublic Relations CampaignsCommunication for LeadershipIntercultural CommunicationMagazine Editing and ProductionPersuasive Messages

Course SpotlightCOMM 4165 Communication in Global OrganizationsStudents will examine intercultural and international communication theory, research and practices in diverse work-place contexts. Students will focus on developing communication competence in multinational and global organizations.

Go online to www.csustan.edu/CommStudies for more course descriptions.

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