Communication Studies at Florida Atlantic University is about understanding and shaping the conversations that define our world. This area explores how messages are crafted and how they influence individuals and societies in a digital, fast-paced environment. You’ll learn to inform, persuade, and create meaningful change—developing skills that help you think critically, communicate effectively, and tackle real-world challenges.
What’s Special About Communication Studies at Florida Atlantic?
Florida Atlantic’s program stands out for its strong emphasis on civic engagement and real-world application. You’ll gain confident speaking and writing skills, sharp analytical abilities, and the tools to become a thoughtful leader and active participant in your community. The program’s dynamic, problem-focused approach prepares you to address today’s most pressing issues and empowers you to make a difference beyond the classroom.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Graduate
- Master of Arts in Communication (thesis and non-thesis options)
- Master of Fine Arts in Media, Technology and Entertainment
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Build strong analytical, speaking, and writing skills for diverse professional and civic contexts.
3. Prepare for leadership roles by engaging with real-world challenges and civic initiatives.
2. Analyze and critique messages in various media and cultural contexts.
3. Apply communication strategies to solve problems and create positive change.
4. Demonstrate ethical and responsible communication in personal, professional, and public settings.
5. Engage as active, informed participants in local and global communities.
Shane Christian Eason, BFA,MFA
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Alejandra Abad
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Ivy Ashe
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Jane Stuart Baker, Ph.D
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Joey Bargsten, Ph.D
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Laura Benitez
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Kimberley Bianca, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Laura Bruns, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Cynthia Carrico, MA
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Stephen Charbonneau, Ph.D
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Peace, Justice and Human Rights
Daniel DeVinney, Ph.D, Prof.
Assistant Professor of Political Rhetoric
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Nannetta Durnell-Uwechue, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Robert E. Gutsche, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Matthew Ari Elfenbein, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Carolina Estrada-Gutsche, Ph.D
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Danyelle Greene, Ph.D.
Short Form Nonfiction Production, Video Production, Film and Media Studies
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Mya Guarnieri, MA
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Michael Hofmann, Ph.D.
Political Communication, International and Mass Media
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Khairul Islam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Amir Jahanbin, MA
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Laura L. Winn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Kevin M. Petrich, Ph.D.
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Marquese McFerguson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Beatriz Nieto-Fernandez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Qualitative Scholar | Researcher
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Deandre Poole
Senior Instructor and Associate Member
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Jaime Robb, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication
Chris Robé, Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Dr. Rachel S. Harris
Director of Jewish Studies | Herbert and Elaine Gimelstob Eminent Scholar Chair of Jewish Studies | Professor, Communication and Multimedia Studies Compa
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Jewish Studies | Communication and Multimedia Studies
Neil Santaniello
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Gerald Sim, Ph.D.
Professor | CLL Committee
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Ruth von Spalding, MFA
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Veronica Stewart, Ph.D, M.S
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
William Trapani, Ph.D.
Professor | Director School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Aaron Veenstra, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Eleni Webster, M.A
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Scott Wolfson
Communication Professional
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies