BUILD YOUR
CAREER

Our alumni mentors gain precious career experience and on-the-job knowledge that serves them as they advance into the work force.

Alumni mentor program

UNDERGRADUATE

BA in Communication Studies Minor in Communication Studies

GRADUATE

MA in Communication Studies (On Campus) Theory and Research MA in Communication Studies (Online) Corporate and Organizational Communication PhD in Communication Studies

COMMUNICATION Lab

Established in Fall 2012, the Department of Communication Studies’ Communication Lab (210D, 210E and 210F Armstrong Hall) features an observation room and data chamber that provide our faculty and graduate students a secure and robust environment to collect data for their research. The space is designed to accommodate research on media uses and effects, interpersonal and family communication, health communication, and relational dynamics.

Visit the Communication Lab

Student Experience

Academic Advising

Nikki Loy is the COMM academic advisor. She is available during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Her office is located in 108 Armstrong Hall. Call 304-293-3905 or e-mail her at nikki.loy@mail.wvu.edu to schedule an appointment.

Request a Mountaineer Intern

Professional Field Experience (PFE) is a key element in the undergraduate COMM curriculum that allows students to gain experience in applying their classroom knowledge to a variety of corporate and organizational environments. Organizations looking for students with an in-depth understanding of communication areas that include (but are not limited to) communication theory, data analysis, health communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, and social media/communication technology now have the opportunity to request an intern from the Department of Communication Studies at WVU.

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