Cal State LA, Communication Studies Department

Cal State LA, Communication Studies Department The BA and MA offer opportunities for a comprehensive study of human communication as it pertains to the dynamics of individual, social and civic life.

We offer an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication, with options in Social Justice Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication and Health Communication. The undergraduate program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to join the workforce and those who intend to pursue graduate education. It offers a variety of courses th

at focus on the rhetorical, cultural, relational, political, organizational, performative, and aesthetic dimensions of human interaction. Students in the undergraduate program have the opportunity to participate in our nationally recognized Forensic Squad, join clubs, and engage in a number of communication-centered activities. Students may also join the campus chapters of Phi Kappa Phi national honor societies, which is open to qualified students in all academic disciplines. Additionally, there are numerous scholarships and internship opportunities available to students who meet the established criteria. We also offer a Minor in Communication for students who wish to gain experience and skills to enhance their major program of study. We also offer a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Communication Studies. The graduate program combines coursework from both rhetorical and communication theory traditions. It focuses on a wide range of areas in the study of human interaction, employing empirical, interpretive, and critical methods of investigation. Moreover, the program provides necessary skills and training in critical thinking and problem solving as well as research and writing techniques. These can be applied to both academic and professional contexts and career fields specific to the students’ goals, objectives, and interests.

Be there! Final round is open to the public.
11/14/2025

Be there! Final round is open to the public.

We won the Funniest, in the A&L Halloween Door Decorating Contest: The Funniest, providing the absurdity of our curren...
10/31/2025

We won the Funniest, in the A&L Halloween Door Decorating Contest:

The Funniest, providing the absurdity of our current work-related horrors, goes to Communication Studies!

Thanks to the Forensics Team and Melissa Deleon! -unity

10/24/2025

It’s not too late—so if you want to come to the NCA COMM friends and family dinner.

Thursday, November 20th. 7:15: The Smokehouse at Green Valley Ranch. https://greenvalleysmokehouse.com
Their menu:https://greenvalleysmokehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SMOKEHOUSE-MENU.pdf

3.4 miles from the conference hotel, so most will rideshare.

10/01/2025

It's that time of year again. We plan to have our 2025 Denver/Aurora NCA COMM Friends and Family Dinner, on Thursday November 20, at around 7 pm. Please let us know below (or in an email to [email protected]) if you plan to attend. And if you have a +1. We won’t have the budget for +2s or 3s, but we can fit in a few +1s.

Forensics Club and PRSSA representing at the Student Involvement Fair.
08/27/2025

Forensics Club and PRSSA representing at the Student Involvement Fair.

05/12/2025

hi all: The end of an era. Dr. Kevin Baaske fully retires from Cal State LA this week. Many of you know him as a colleague, professor, friend, DOF, Chair, Associate Chair, Associate Dean, plus many other titles. If you have any reminisces of Dr. B. from his almost 40 year career at Cal State LA, that you'd like us to share with him, please email David Olsen ([email protected]) by Tuesday, May 13th.

Another great story about the students in our COMM BA at California State Prison, Lancaster.
04/18/2025

Another great story about the students in our COMM BA at California State Prison, Lancaster.

Freddie Hernandez celebrated his 47th birthday and graduated as a keynote speaker from Cal State LA's Prison Graduation Initiative while serving life without parole in a California men's prison.

Tonight!
04/11/2025

Tonight!

Another story about our COMM BA students. They graduate with a BA, with an Option in Organizational Communication. Trans...
12/31/2024

Another story about our COMM BA students. They graduate with a BA, with an Option in Organizational Communication. Transformation through education AND communication.

PGI is an innovative program founded by Cal State LA that offers a university Bachelor's Degree with classes taught by professors inside a prison. They call it transformation through education. MORE ⬇️

Our COMM-Uni-TREE lit up the hallway of the Music Building. Held up by 3 snow-people, named after our student clubs. ...
12/12/2024

Our COMM-Uni-TREE lit up the hallway of the Music Building. Held up by 3 snow-people, named after our student clubs.

Yesterday our students in Lancaster graduated with their BA in Communication Studies. 50 students have received their BA...
12/07/2024

Yesterday our students in Lancaster graduated with their BA in Communication Studies. 50 students have received their BA, over 3 cohorts. And in 2026, 32 more students will join them. It was a good and joyous day.

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