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Human Communication, The Hugh Downs School
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Remembering
Hugh Downs
On the 100th anniversary of his birth
February 14, 1921 – July 1, 2020.
Studying and improving communication in everyday life...
We are the Hugh Downs School
Welcome!
At the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, we explore the complex role of human communication in everyday life.
As a student in our school, you will learn how to communicate effectively whether with one person or large and diverse groups.
Our communication courses will provide you with the tools to understand, analyze and respond to communication problems
and opportunities, including interpersonal relationships, workplace teams, and community, civic and cultural groups.
Discover how the careers of today, and tomorrow, are built on human communication
and how our program can prepare you for an ever-changing world.
What We Study
Our school is internationally recognized for scholarly excellence in the study of communication. We strive to achieve excellence in research, education and creative endeavors in the complex role of human communication in everyday life.
Research
Our faculty are well known for their cutting-edge methodologies and innovative research and have developed transdisciplinary strategic initiatives to address the most pressing global communication issues of our time.
Degree Programs
The national renown of our dynamic faculty, our first-class programs, and the success of our students exemplify the finest in higher education. Pursue a degree that offers a thriving future in the exciting world of communication.
Discover why Communication is ranked as the 2nd best college major
and one of the top five most sought after career skills...
Why study here?
Announcements
Advising and Override Information
Class override (pre-requisite not met) requests for Spring 2021 Information:
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Applications for the spring internship program are still open!
Applications for the spring internship courses are still open.
If you have completed COM 308, and would like to do an...
Recent News
February 17, 2021
When it comes to artistic endeavors, whether they be music, painting, dancing, writing or something else, many people give up before they get the chance to really try.
February 11, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled in-person gatherings indefinitely, it became clear to the faculty at Arizona State University's Hugh Downs School o
December 14, 2020
On Monday, Dec.
December 10, 2020
According to data collected by a team of Arizona State University researchers, students struggle to balance the safety of vulnerable family members with the need for peer connection.
Upcoming Events
Fri
Mar5
Location:
Online
Mar 05 2021 - 1:00pm
Fri
Apr9
Location:
Online
Apr 09 2021 - 11:00am
Featured Event
Spring Speaker Series: Imagining a Different University
Imagining a Different UniversityThis Spring Speaker Series, "Imagining a Different University" is brought to you by the I-4C Collective, a research collaborative at the Hugh Downs School that addresses the most pressing global communication issues of our time.
Throughout the Spring 2021 semester, leading communication scholars and artists will join the ASU community to imagine different worlds, different relational formations, and a different university. Centering the pervasiveness of anti-Black racism,... Continue Reading
