About the Department                                

Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies.

• Department Administration
• Intro Video

You love "working with people". You know you want a professional career where you can interact with the public, work in teams, organize activities or provide valuable service. You may imagine yourself speaking at a podium, pitching a great idea or being an effective organizational leader. At the same time you know personality alone is not going to get you there. It will take education and skills; experience and contacts. The programs in the Department of Communication Studies at Montclair State University may be just what you need

The Department of Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies with a choice of three concentrations : Public Relations, Organizational Communication and Speech Communication. The programs focus on the theory and practice of communication with emphases on research, writing, oral presentation and visual communication skills applicable to almost any career area or interest. On the graduate level, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public and Organizational Relations advances these skills to the next level, preparing students for leadership roles in corporate, non-profit and/or public arenas.

Comm Studies at MSU offers great flexibility and practical training. Internship opportunities available to students in their senior year provide focused and marketable work experience before graduating. Students have conducted internships in many excellent venues, such as the television programs, "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Extreme Makeover," sports organizations such as the New Jersey Devils, corporations like DKNY, and several prominent public relations agencies. These hands-on experiences are invaluable in preparing Communication Studies students for exciting careers.

Comm  Studies graduates typically secure jobs in public relations, marketing, advertising, human resource management, sales, organizational communication, the broadcast media, nonprofit organizations and a variety of other communication-related careers.

Come join our diverse and talented faculty and enthusiastic students, and gain knowledge and experience that will give you that personal and professional edge for success. For more information about the Communication Studies program, please contact us!

Dr. Harry Haines;
Chairperson,
Dept. of Communication Studies