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
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.
Two former Scarlet Knights find careers in sports through Global Sports Business Graduate Program
Thanks to you, SC&I scholarship recipients are pursuing their education without the burden of financial barriers. These scholarships empower students to focus on their academic and professional aspirations, knowing they have a supportive community behind them. Your contributions are truly life-changing—creating opportunities that will resonate for years to come.
A study led by Associate Professor of Communication Jeffrey Lane explores the inequitable use of social media as evidence in America’s courts of law.
