The Department of Communication is one of the nation's top Communication programs serving students at the University of Kentucky for nearly 50 years.
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Our faculty are highly accomplished with a broad range of experience and expertise.
Communication courses offered at the University of Kentucky.
The Department of Communication is one of three units in the College of Communication and Information. We offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees for undergraduate Communication majors and teach most of the graduate courses leading to a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Communication through the College’s Graduate Program in Communication. We are noted for our emphasis in health communication, as reflected by our ranking by the National Communication Association as 6th in the nation in health communication doctoral programs. We enjoy unparalleled research technology support and are one of the most highly funded communication departments in the nation.
Faculty in the Department of Communication are....
Commencement will be held December 20, 2019 at 3:00pm in Rupp Arena!
Featured updates from the Department of Communication.
Several of the Department of Communication faculty and graduate students will be presenting at the upcoming NCA 105th Annual Convention: Communication for Survival, in Baltimore, MD. Below is a list of presentations by those that will be representing our department.
Congratulations to Department of Communication lecturer Pamela Henderson for being awarded an Alternative Textbook Grant from the University of Kentucky Libraries.
A total of 10 grants were awarded to successful applicants who proposed to use open textbooks, free course content, and/or UK Libraries’ licensed information resources as alternative textbooks for their courses. An alternative textbook for COM 287 will be implemented starting this fall.
The Department of Communication is excited to offer a new track in Sport Communication, starting this Fall. Professors Nicky Lewis, Don Lowe, Anthony Limperos, and Andy Pilny all study different aspects of sport communication and worked collaboratively to develop the curriculum.
We are excited to introduce Dr. Jennifer Greer as our new dean in the College of Communication and Information! Learn more about Dr.Greer here.
This summer the Department of Communication will be offering two courses as part of the study abroad program in London, England.
Understanding England through Popular Film, taught by Dr. Alan DeSantis, gives students an appreciation of the magic of English Cinema. Students will tour iconic film locations from movies such as Harry Potter, James Bond and more in addition to making excursions for tours outside of the city of London.
