Academic Department

Communication and Media Studies

College of Communication and Media

Department Description

The Department of Communication and Media Studies (CMS) prepares students for meaningful careers and civic engagement through a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum. Our program explores how communication and media shape politics, organizations, relationships, health, gaming, and issues of race and gender, equipping students to think critically about the world around them. Students gain hands-on skills in presentation, leadership, message strategy, data analytics, and media production, alongside critical frameworks for analyzing mediated content. Graduates leave as media-literate, civically engaged professionals ready to navigate a rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Communication and Media Studies Department

: cmstchair@montclair.edu
: Morehead Hall 117

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Programs of Study

B.A. Communication and Media Studies
Communication Studies Minor
Political Communication Minor

Note From the Chair

"Our program excels at giving students the opportunity to develop a unique and customized undergraduate experience that fits their desired communication interests and goals."

Dr. Christopher McKinley

Professor, Communication and Media Studies, Academic Affairs