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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

Jack Teegarden
Technical Developer
jte236@g.uky.edu
859-257-4725
Fidelis Sesenu
Teaching Assistant
fyse222@uky.edu
Traci Letcher
Senior Lecturer
T.Letcher@uky.edu
Nancy Harrington
Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Nancy.Harrington@uky.edu
859-257-2295
William Howe
Assistant Professor
william.howe@uky.edu
859-218-0355

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Countdown to Midterms!

Midterm Week begins Monday, October 25th.

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News & Videos

Featured updates from the Department of Communication.

May 13, 2021
Job Opportunities Announced!
We're Hiring

Please visit our Job Openings page for the latest information.

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Apr 27, 2021
Earn a digital badge this summer!

The UK digital badge program gives UK students and non-UK students an opportunity to take courses in a specific area, regardless of their major or current studies, with the ability to earn a digital badge.

A badge is ​a certification indicating demonstrated competency in a specific skill or area of expertise. On-demand, highly personalized and sharable, badges give learners a voice and a choice in what skill sets they want to pursue and, in a way, give them an opportunity to create their own education playlists.

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Apr 22, 2021
Summer 2021 Course Offerings

Registration is open!

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Mar 01, 2021
CI Career Week: March 1-5, 2021

CI Career Week offers multiple opportunities for COM students to find internships, meet with alumni, and prepare for their job search.

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Jan 21, 2021
Fall 2020 Dean's List

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester. Congratulations to all our majors who were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.

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