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Communication Studies

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Contact Information

Chair:  Robert Harrison, Ph.D. 
Contact: Kim Sexton
Kendall Hall (KH)  102

TTY: 202-651-5420
Voice: 202-651-5420

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Outcomes

The Department of Communication Studies plays an important role in helping students meet the five major competencies of Gallaudet's new General Studies Curriculum:

  • Language and Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Identity and Culture
  • Knowledge and Inquiry
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility

In addition, the department is establishing its own set of major-specific outcomes and assessment measures.

Careers

Graduates with a degree in communication studies have gone on to graduate school or careers in the following areas:

  • College admissions and recruitment
  • Communication education
  • Community service
  • Counseling
  • Customer service
  • Deaf services
  • Event management
  • Fundraising
  • Human resources
  • Law office work
  • Public opinion research
  • Public relations
  • School administration
  • Volunteer service

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