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University of California-Santa Barbara, Department of Communication

Computer Mediated Communication (including Communication and Technology) Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication (includes Small Group) Mass Communication/Media Studies (including New Media) Organizational Communication
University of California-Santa Barbara

overview of program

The UCSB Department of Communication is internationally known for its research and education in communication processes and effects. Their mission is to provide theoretically motivated, innovative, and rigorous research, teaching, and service. The UCSB Department of Communication help students, researchers, and professionals understand how communication is developed, interpreted, and exchanged to inform, influence, and connect across a wide range of social contexts and cultures.

Association of American Universities Member

Carnegie “Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity”

Communication doctorates conferred between 2010-19: 74

Contact information

Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Karen Myers

Department of Communication 4005 Social Sciences & Media Studies Bldg University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020

Phone: 805-893-4479

Email
website

  • Interpersonal & Intergroup Communication
  • Media Communication
  • Organizational Communication

QS World University Rankings–Communication & Media Studies

  • #19 of 200 World Universities

URAP University Rankings—Language, Communication & Culture

  • #54 of 300 World Universities

  • Online application.
  • Transcripts.
  • Statement of purpose; Personal achievements/contributions; Resume/CV.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • GRE (for all) and TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English) Scores.

  • Professor Tamara Afifi, Ph.D., University of Nebraska
  • Professor Walid Afifi, Ph.D., University of Arizona
  • Professor Norah Dunbar, Ph.D., University of Arizona
  • Professor Andrew Flanagin, Ph.D., University of Southern California
  • Professor Jennifer Gibbs, Ph.D., University of Southern California
  • Professor Howard Giles, Ph.D., University of Bristol
  • Assistant Professor Amy Gonzales, Ph.D., Cornell University
  • Associate Professor Jennifer Kam, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
  • Assistant Professor Young Ji Kim, Ph.D., University of Southern California
  • Assistant Professor Dan Lane, Ph.D., University of Michigan
  • Professor Daniel Linz, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
  • Professor Dana Mastro, Ph.D., Michigan State University
  • Associate Professor Andy Merolla, Ph.D., Ohio State University
  • Professor Miriam Metzger, Ph.D., University of Southern California
  • Professor Karen Myers, Ph.D., Arizona State University
  • Professor Robin Nabi, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
  • Professor W. James Potter, Ph.D., Florida State University
  • Professor Scott Reid, Ph.D., University of Queensland
  • Professor Ronald E. Rice, Ph.D., Stanford University
  • Professor Cynthia Stohl, Ph.D., Purdue University
  • Professor Michael Stohl, Ph.D., Northwestern University
  • Professor Joseph Walther, Ph.D., University of Arizona
  • Professor Rene Weber, Ph.D., Berlin University of Technology

  • Distinguished Scholar Award, 2021
  • Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship, 2021
  • Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, 2018
  • Becker Distinguished Service Award, 2012
  • Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship, 2012
  • Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication, 2009
  • Kibler Memorial Award, 2008