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California State University, Chico

Communication Studies Program

The Communication Studies program is committed to fostering an understanding and examination of the crucial role of communication in human relationships, organizations, cultures, society, and civic affairs, and to developing students’ personal and professional communication skills.

Explore Our Programs

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    Communication Studies BA

    Words are powerful. They shape our thoughts, influence our actions, and define our relationships. Our program believes in the transformative power of communication.

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    Communication Studies Minor

    Explore how your communication expertise can have a meaningful impact on the world and your career. In our minor in communication studies program, you will develop the skills to effectively communicate relevant, persuasive, and ethical messages.

Student Resources

  • CME Student Success Team

    Providing support for every CME student from orientation through graduation. We foster students' well-being, learning, and sense of belonging.

  • Clubs and Organizations

    Explore a variety of student clubs and organizations within the College of CME. Join a club to make friends and develop professional connections.

About Us

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    Faculty and Staff

    Meet the full-time & part-time cmst faculty and staff here to help you all the time.

  • Communication Studies Undergraduate Student Award recipient, Haylei Dykes, smiling at a commencement ceremony dressed in cap and gown and flowers.

    CMST Program Awards

    The objective of this award is to recognize the student in the CMST major who has achieved important accomplishments in a variety of areas.

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    Honors

    The official Communication Studies honor society of the National Communication Association.

  • Group photo of the Speech and Debate Team (Forensics).

    Speech and Debate Team (Forensics)

    The CSU, Chico Speech and Debate team is an Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funded program and a course offered through the Communications Studies Program (CMST 139A-C and CMST 339A-C). The team is a full-service intercollegiate forensics program.

Tell your Story with Communication Studies