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Purdue University's Communication Studies program boasts a rich legacy, with master's degrees available since 1947 and PhD programs established in 1948. Throughout the discipline's evolution, Purdue's faculty and graduate students have pioneered groundbreaking developments in research, education, and community involvement.
Our renowned faculty members rank among the field's most distinguished experts, making significant contributions to communication theory, research methods, and practical applications. Many professors are exceptionally productive scholars - in fact, Purdue ranked second nationally in the 2007 Chronicle of Higher Education's Faculty Scholar Productivity Index for research universities.
The graduate curriculum focuses on five key areas:
Health and Risk Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Communication
Media Technology & Society
Public Relations