Communication
School of Humanities and Sciences
Analyze the social, cultural and psychological impact of communication processes, technologies, and media using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
What You'll Study
Majors in Communication analyze the social, cultural and psychological impact of communication processes, technologies, and media using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Stanford's Communication Department has traditionally focused on three questions: How do communication practices and particularly journalism shape political life? How do media interact with the human psyche? And how do changes in media technologies and practices produce changes in culture over time? Students explore these questions at several levels, including a core curriculum, intermediate and advanced coursework, and optional internships. Majors also have opportunity to do advanced research projects. Students will graduate with the analytical and critical skills needed for success in graduate programs, professional schools, or immediate career entry.
Degrees Offered
- BA
- Minor
- Honors
- Coterm
More Information
Learn more about Communication in the Stanford Bulletin
Exploratory Courses
COMM 1
COMM 104W
Reporting, Writing, and Understanding the News
COMM 124
Truth, Trust, and Tech (COMM 224)
COMM 158
Censorship and Propaganda (COMM 258)
COMM 164
COMM 166
COMM 172
COMM 1B
Media, Culture, and Society (AMSTUD 1B)
Related Links
Pathways through the Communication Major
Coterminal Masters in Media Studies