Welcome to the homepage for the Department of Communication Studies at Marshall University. The Communication Studies Department offers a variety of courses and major concentrations which are designed to provide current knowledge, cognitive abilities, and competencies in communication.

The concentrations prepare graduates for various communication roles and functions in personal life, organizations, and society.

The Department of Communication Studies is home to the nationally successful Marshall University Speech and Debate Team, the Thundering Word.

The Thundering Word and Marshall University are proud to announce we will host the 2013 National Forensics Tournament. Information about the tournament can be found here.

Syllabi for the Fall 2012 Semester and other forms can be found on the Resources page.