A broad field that encompasses Strategic Communication, Sport Communication and Public Relations. The field of Communication Studies involves all aspects of human interaction in all contexts including organizational, sports, family, small group, mass and mediated, interpersonal, persuasion, healthcare and other contexts of communication.
Department News
Students to Present Research at Regional ConferenceTwo students have had their work competitively selected for presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association (ECA). |
 PUBLIC RELATIONS IS ON THE LIST OF MOST EMPLOYABLE MAJORSA list of most employable majors recently released by Yahoo has Public Relations as the 4th most employable majors in the country! |
 DOCS IS ON THE MOVE!!The Department of Communication Studies is proud to announce that over the past 2 years, the number of students majoring in either Strategic Communication, Public Relations, or Sport Communication has increased 62%. |
Faculty Spotlight
Faculty
Dr. Dariela Rodriguez is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies with a specialization in sport communication. Dr. Rodriguez received both her Bachelor... Read more
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Department Info
Wendy Hall
whall4@ashland.edu
419.289.5139
120 Center for the Arts
What you will enjoy about Communication Studies:
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Engaging in communication research and revealing interesting insights into how human beings communicate
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Gaining the needed skills that are required for today’s communication specialist that will translate into many career opportunities
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Getting involved in the various opportunities to aid underserved through the application of communication concepts and strategies
Student & Faculty Research
The faculty and students of the Department of Communication Studies work closely together to create cutting edge research that is frequently presented at state and regional conferences. Such collaboration between faculty and student has resulted in a “culture of scholarship” that provides the students with the research skills that are heavily sought after by employers in all sectors. Our students carry these research experiences with them into the workplace or on to graduate school. Some of the research projects that our students have presented at conferences include the following:
In Their Own Words
Hear what our students and Alumni have to say about the Department of Communication Studies
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Megan Wise, Class of 2013Coming in as a student at Ashland University, I could not have dreamed up the path of opportunities and experiences that the Department of Communication Studies has given me. Classes are not merely made up of lectures and notes, but rather provide time for students to develop their own training... more -
Nell Cronin, JuniorThe Communication Department is tremendous. The professors of this department really make you feel at ease and are always willing to listen and then take action and help. They are a second family to each student in the department. The Communication classes are very educational but at the same time... more -
Christina Miadich, Class of 2013I am very proud to say that I am a part of the Department of Communication Studies at Ashland University. This department has provided me with some of the best experiences that I have had as an undergraduate student. Among the classes and conferences to the faculty and students in the department;... more -
Kate Lentz, Class of 2014My first year at Ashland, Dr. Avtgis was the new director of the department and I didn't know what to expect. I came to Ashland as a Sports Communication and Journalism/Digital Media double major. I was the Vice President of the Sports Communication Club, then got handed the Presidential position... more -
Kayla Ray, Class of 2014The communication program at Ashland University has helped me find out who I really am. Both the professors and the classwork have guided me through the confusing and challenging process of finding out what I am passionate about in a professional standpoint. The Communication department has led me... more -
Angelique Cunningham, Class of 2012In my time spent at Ashland University, I have come to understand that each of our faculty members brings amazing contributions as educators and more importantly as genuine caring people. They all have an ability to enlighten, inspire, motivate, and challenge their students. Upon entering college,... more -
Cody White, Class of 2012Communication studies at Ashland University has prepared me for post-undergraduate life through the guidance of the fantastic faculty and the real-world scenarios and applications that they provided me in every class session. The lessons that I learned through my time in the Department of... more