Keith Weber, Ed.D., Associate Dean
Sara LaBelle, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Faculty Development
Andrea Weber, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Advising and Student Life
Professors: Bevan, Hopson, Jia, Katz, Miller-Day, Nichter, Sparks, Weber, K.;
Associate Professors: Bejerano, Forster, Janicke-Bowles, LaBelle;
Instructional Associate Professor: Weber, A.;
Assistant Professors: Ball, Buckley, Kuchenbecker, Li;
Instructional Assistant Professor: Brooks;
Instructors: Bartosh, Nichols, Rogeness, Ross;
Presidential Fellow: Kotkin.
The School of Communication is committed to maintaining an academic and social environment in which students may develop into inquiring thinkers who communicate productively in society. We do so by exposing students to theories and research emanating from the communication discipline and by providing them with opportunities to apply their knowledge and practice communication principles in varied settings. Students learn and practice the skills important for developing and sustaining high quality, ethical relationships in personal, professional, and global contexts.
Lambda Pi Eta is chartered and sponsored by the National Communication Association which meets on a regular basis to network and promote the field of communication studies. Guest speakers include members of the community, alumni, professionals and faculty. The student-run club meetings are open to all School of Communication majors. However, official membership requires that applicants have completed 60-semester credits (12 in the SoC), a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 and a major GPA of at least a 3.3. Membership includes a certificate from the national office, an honor stole, a pin, and other networking materials and opportunities.
SoC Trailblazers is a program that aims to empower and support first-generation college students and students from marginalized and underrepresented communities. This peer-driven initiative is designed to provide undergraduate students with the knowledge and resources necessary to promote self-efficacy and foster a welcoming, inclusive academic environment.
Chapman Radio offers students the opportunity to work with Chapman University’s own radio station, heard on campus and around the world via the Internet (Chapman Radio | On the air since 1967). Students may participate by having their own radio show or by helping to produce radio shows for others. Other opportunities include programming, publicity and promotion. The Chapman radio workshop also offers university credit for participation in this activity.
Honors at Graduation
The School of Communication awards honors to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Requirements for consideration include a GPA of 3.700 or higher in the major and a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or higher.
Integrated Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies or Strategic Communication/Master of Science in Health and Strategic Communication
The Master of Science in Health and Strategic Communication program and the B.A. programs in the School of Communication offer an integrated program option for undergraduates that enables students to begin taking M.S. coursework in their senior year and receive a master of science degree within one year of finishing their undergraduate studies (4 years B.A. + 1 year M.S.). The integrated program option is open to Communication Studies and Strategic (and Corporate) Communication majors as long as they have satisfied the prerequisites for the program and meet the admissions requirements.
Chapman students can apply to the M.S. program during their junior year. Students will receive conditional admission to the program, pending completion of their B.A. degree. If accepted to the M.S. program, students can take up to 12 graduate credits during their senior year as an undergraduate student that can be used to satisfy both the undergraduate graduation requirements and count toward the M.S. in Health and Strategic Communication degree.
For additional information regarding the School of Communication graduate programs please review the School of Communication section in the Graduate catalog.
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies
Strategic and Corporate Communication
World Languages and Cultures