In the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, we believe that mutual understanding, collaboration, and positive personal and social change all begin with good communication.
The study of human communication helps students learn how to harness the power of communication to build strong relationships and communities, become effective leaders, solve complex problems and more.
Exploring the complex role of human communication.
Our faculty address communication issues that impact people’s lives, from socially-embedded research on local, national and global concerns that contributes to a more peaceful, prosperous and equitable future, to research that helps people communicate in healthier ways in relationships and workplaces.
#1 in-demand skill
across the labor market, according to Georgetown University.
Second-best major
based on job prospects, alumni salaries and popularity, according to The Princeton Review.
10% of Sun Devil 100
are communication majors and are excelling in a wide range of industries.
Top-10 rankings
in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, marriage and intimacy, sexuality, organizational communication and nonverbal communication.
Award-winning
faculty in gender inequity, digital dating, drug and conflict intervention and more.
#7 in the nation
for our online bachelor's program.
Preparing you for limitless career opportunities.
Majoring in communication not only strengthens students’ personal and professional relationships but gives them a wide variety of career options. These are just a few examples.
Community/Public Health
Consulting
Data Analysis
Entrepreneurship
Event Planning
Human Resources
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit Leadership
Politics
Project Management
Public Relations
Sales
Social Media
Training and Development
I had a wonderful college adventure that I want students today to experience. I hope that they grow and thrive, achieve their goals and pursue their career dreams. I don’t take for granted all that I have been given and want others to have the same opportunities.”
Jennifer Kaplan
Owner and founder, Evolve Public Relations and Marketing
BA in communication, 1996.
Offering diverse areas of emphasis.
Five emphasis areas are designed to help you effectively choose communication courses that fit your interests and career goals.
Workplace, organizational and leadership communication
Communication across cultures
Communication and healthy relating
Civility, advocacy and engaging publics
