The Department of Communication is dedicated to advancing knowledge about communication and its practice in society. The department examines how meaning is created and negotiated in human interaction to address the personal, professional, and public communication challenges and opportunities posed by 21st century life. Our students become leaders in private, public and civil sectors by developing a deep and practical appreciation of how communication shapes the world in which we live.Research from SC&I’s renowned faculty experts examines the complexity of communication processes related to five focal areas: communication and technology, health communication, interpersonal communication, language and social interaction, and organizational communication. SC&I’s students may also acquire knowledge and skills allowing them to pursue careers related to strategic communication and public relations, leadership, health and wellness, relational and family communication, and a range of other options.
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Thomson Scientific ranked U.S. institutions that published at least 75 papers between 2002 and 2006 in communication journals they index. The Rutgers Department of Communication ranked #1 nationwide. The Department is proud to have Top 20 rankings in the 2004 NCA Doctoral Program Reputation Studies for Organizational, Interpersonal, Technology, & Health Communication.
The department also supports several research centers, clusters, and labs.
Hidden Organizations, Craig Scott
Caregiving, Lisa Mikesell
Digital Street, Jeff Lane
“The media industry is always changing as new products/processes are being developed. Working in the industry means you always have to be open to these changes and ready to work with and grow with them,” Mucciariello said.
In a SC&I Communication class, the undergrads conducted an analysis of the streaming industry and proposed go-to-market communication strategies for WBD’s streaming platform, Max.
“I focus on kindness and communication to build positive relationships,” Lemkin said.
Beal said, “Today’s CEOs need to transform the way they run their businesses because Gen Z ‘works to live,’ they don’t ‘live to work’ as prior generations have.”
A new Rutgers-led project tracks how Americans view artificial intelligence’s impact on politics, media and daily life.
