
Communication

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Welcome
The Department of Communication at the University of Delaware is committed to the study and practice of human communication in a wide variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, media communication and public relations. Beyond the classroom, we help students put their education into practice with experiential learning on and off campus. Students have access to internships, research opportunities and a vast alumni network.
Our faculty members have achieved regional and national distinction in research and scholarship, teaching, and service and engagement. They are committed to developing communication skills and competencies while educating students about communication processes and their impact on society.
WHY COMMUNICATION at UD?
- With holistic support from advisors, communication undergraduates finish in four years prepared to pursue employment in a range of fields — including marketing, law, mass media, public relations, human resources, and education. Communication majors can apply for the 4+1 program to earn an M.A. degree in strategic communication.
- Communication graduate students plot their own success through individualized development plans. They work collegially as part of research teams, alongside faculty and fellow students.
How many graduates with communication degrees are employed or pursuing further education?
96%
Communication Bachelor's Students
96%
Communication Master's Students
100%
Communication Doctoral Graduates
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Celebrating Chuck Stone
May 08, 2025 | Written by Artika CasiniPulitzer citation honors late UD professor -
Michele Boehm: Graduate Spotlight
May 02, 2025 | Written by CAS Communication StaffAs a Research Specialist at West Virginia University’s Health Affairs Institute, Michele Boehm is combining her communication training with applied policy research to create meaningful change. -
UD research examines how a ‘need for chaos’ is shaping Americans’ trust in Musk, Trump
April 25, 2025 | By Delaware Public MediaThis week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke with UD Professor of Communication and Political Science Dannagal Young about how a “need for chaos” is fueling support for Musk and Trump, and what it reveals about the state of U.S. democracy.
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The Class That Will Stay With Me
YouTube Link UD 2024 Graduate AJ Rubinetti shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”: youtube.com/watch?v=fzzzhkpuD5M