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The Department of Communication is one of the nation's top Communication programs serving students at the University of Kentucky for nearly 50 years.

Learn What You Love

Communication is an essential part of every industry. Find a course that speaks to you!

Complete Your Degree Online

Take courses and complete a partially fulfilled communication degree fully online.

Top Faculty

Our faculty are highly accomplished with a broad range of experience and expertise.

Course Offerings

Communication courses offered at the University of Kentucky.

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Become a COM Major

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.

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Work with Top Communication Researchers and Instructors

Faculty in the Department of Communication are actively engaged in social science research and community outreach, which provides our students with the opportunity to learn about the latest theoretical breakthroughs and practical applications firsthand.

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Our Team

Featured Faculty & Staff

Tyler Gayheart
Instructor
josephgayheart@uky.edu
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Jacob Locke
Teaching Assistant
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Aurora Occa
Assistant Professor
Aurora.Occa@uky.edu
859-257-3323
Ray Celeste Tanner
Teaching Assistant
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Kevin Real
Professor (on leave)
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Countdown to Midterms!

Midterm week begins Monday, October 10, 2022!

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Featured updates from the Department of Communication.

Aug 22, 2022
Job Opportunities Announced!
We're Hiring

Please visit our Job Openings page for the latest information.

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Jun 03, 2022
Spring 2022 Dean's List

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester. Congratulations to all our majors who were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.

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Mar 30, 2022
Summer 2022 Course Offerings

Registration is open! Now is the time to start thinking about the classes you need. Summer courses are a great way to get one step closer to graduation.

 

Summer 1 (May 16 - June 13)

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Jan 05, 2021
HEAL Project PSA

The Department of Communication's Dr. Don Helme and Dr. Nicky Lewis are part of a group awarded the HEAL research grant that focuses on prevention and treatment in communities hard hit by the opioid crisis. Below is the group's latest PSA. https://fb.watch/2sCZdR_H_d/

 

 

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Jan 04, 2021
Dr. William Howe Job Trends Interview

William Howe, PhD was recently interviewed by Zippia.com about the challenges new graduates may face in the job market and how they can overcome them. More information can be found at https://www.zippia.com/public-relations-manager-jobs/trends/

 

 

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