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Students pursuing M.A./Ph.D. or Ph.D. degrees gain specialized knowledge in their chosen field while cultivating an understanding of diverse theoretical viewpoints and research methodologies in communication studies. The curriculum integrates humanities and social sciences through a shared foundational program and extensive graduate-level course offerings, available both within the Communication Department and across other University of Washington departments. Beyond classroom learning, collaborative research groups unite students and faculty from various backgrounds to examine and implement contemporary communication concepts. The program emphasizes applying scholarly insights to tackle real-world societal and political challenges. Rooted in rhetorical studies, the discipline offers courses covering classical rhetorical principles alongside contemporary critical approaches to communication analysis.