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Department of Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies offers undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a minor in Communication. The department also offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies. In collaboration with the College of Professional and Global Education, it offers the only prison-based BA completion program in California at Lancaster State Prison.

Open Positions

Generalist/Organizational Communication

Tenure track position for 2021-22

Rhetoric and Social Justice

Tenure track position for 2021-22

Student Activities

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Spotlight

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Student receiving award in from of audience

The Cal State LA Forensics Speech & Debate Team Soars

The Forensics (Speech & Debate) Team kicked-off their competitive season with several students already walking away qualified for nationals.