The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) welcomes all Barrett students. Whether you are a communication major, minor, or taking our classes as electives, we would like to help you chart your pathway of excellence in our program.
Participating in the Human Communication Honors Program provides students with a variety of useful academic opportunities. Connecting with communication faculty and professionals can open doors.
The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication summer study abroad program is one of the most popular faculty-directed programs at ASU. Students are provided a unique opportunity to study communication in different cultural contexts while providing them with opportunities to experience the historical sites, museums, and plays in London; enjoy the live music scene and countryside of Ireland; and learn about the history, castles, and kilts of romantic Scotland.
Reputation, Size, and Location
How does the school rank against other programs in the discipline?
ASU is an internationally recognized research institution and center for the promotion of cultural and performing arts. It is a leading center for research and technological advancement. The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication is ranked highly in NCA's Doctoral Program Reputational Studies.
An essential part of fulfilling the mission of the Transformation Project is supporting the vibrant and innovative ideas, research, and scholarship produced by doctoral students. To assist in the development and dissemination of their scholarship, the Transformation Project offers competitive opportunities for financial assistance to fund ongoing research projects, help students gain new training and skills for their research, and support conference attendance.
Overrides will only be considered for COM courses offered through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Override requests will not be considered after the drop/add period for that session (A, B, or C) has ended. For drop/add dates, please see the Academic Calendar or your MyASU.
Class full overrides can be requested starting two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
October 2016
Sun Carnival tournament hosted at El Paso Community College - October 1-2
The ASU Forensics Team sent 4 students to compete in two single-day tournaments: Senior Benjamin Steele, Junior Abigail Toye, Sophomore Sachin Kumar, and Freshman Erin Guiney.
During the Saturday tournament, Steele placed 5th in Impromptu speaking, Kumar placed 4th in Extemporaneous speaking, Toye received 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation, and Guiney earned 4th in After Dinner Speaking AND the Top Novice award overall.
Are you interested in becoming a leader in your profession, changing careers to one that you will
find more fulfilling, or creating more successful teams at work? In the online master’s program
at the Hugh Downs School, you will develop skills that allow you to manage the modern-day
challenges of communication in the workplace.
COM 501 Communication Research