
Communication Studies
LMU Communication Studies fosters the development of the whole person, promotes a commitment to social justice and cultural diversity, and confronts the most pressing contemporary political, social, and ethical issues of our time. To this end, we prepare students to communicate effectively and to understand and appreciate the significance of communication in fostering justice and equity in local and global societies.
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Our Program
We encourage self-reflection and critical engagement with disciplinary subject matter and contemporary social and political events at the local and global levels.

Academics
We are cultivating communication leaders and professionals—forged through academic excellence and an education of the heart, mind, and spirit.

Featured Alumni
Our graduates go on to pursue careers marked by intention, ingenuity, and unlimited opportunity.
Curricular and Co-curricular Highlights

Public Relations Minor
Students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of public relations, develop professional writing and research skills, and have internship opportunities in the field.

Digital Media, Cultures & Industries Minor
Students will develop expertise in digital media topics and skills from a social sciences and critical-cultural perspective.

Debate Team
Our engaging co-curricular offerings include a renowned debate team that competes across the United States and beyond.

Lambda Pi Eta
We encourage students to develop leadership skills through participation in departmental, university, and community events.

Career Pathways
LMU Communication Studies fosters the development of the whole person, promotes a commitment to social justice and cultural diversity, and confronts the most pressing contemporary political, social, and ethical issues of our time
Popular Career Outcomes
- PR & Advertising
- Digital/Social Media
- Human Resources