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Department of Communication Studies College of Arts and Sciences

Department Overview

Communicating effectively is an essential part of what it means to be an educated person. It is our central mission to educate UAB students about communication. We offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in communication and mass media. We offer specific degrees in communication management, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, and sports communication. We prioritize excellence in instruction in all our courses and degree programs. Our faculty are leaders in a variety of research areas relevant to communication.

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Publication

The Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication

The Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication
(Bedford/St. Martin's; Third edition, 2017)

By Steve McCornack, and Kelly Morrison.

The Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication is fully up-to-date with today’s interpersonal scholarship and includes examples that connect with the experiences of today's students.