

Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies
Communication is central to the ongoing processes of culture and society and is therefore a vitally important field of study. At ¼ªÏé·», the Department of Communication Studies offers a curriculum that embraces a wide range of disciplinary traditions in the study of human communication. These include:
- Rhetorical Studies
- Performance Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Language BehaviorÌý
- Communication Theory
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Programs

Undergraduate
Become a more effective and confident communicator by studying oral and written communication. Cultivate a broad range of rhetorical and analytical skills to help advance in your future career.

Graduate
At ¼ªÏé·», you won't just learn advanced communication theory. You'll conduct research to advance the field and be prepared for a career as a professor or organizational leader.

Minor
Study the power of words to strengthen your communication skills. With a minor in communication studies, you'll gain the confidence you need to share ideas and advance in your career.

Forensics
The California State University, Northridge Speech and Debate team is a full-service intercollegiate forensics program.Ìý

¼ªÏé·»ÌýPerformance Ensemble
Creatives for Social Change is a multidisciplinary collective that produces original live performances using collaborative writing, poetry, movement, storytelling and more.

Communication For Youth
The Communication for Youth program is a community outreach, service-learning course that enables graduate and undergraduate students to offer public speaking training to students in grades 5 through 12.Ìý
Contact
Department Office
Manzanita Hall 220
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8311
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Email: dept.of.coms@csun.eduÌý
- Phone: (818) 677-2853
Email: dept.of.coms@csun.eduÌý
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