Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies (COMM) prepares students for careers and advanced study in communication, such as: public relations and special event planning, advertising and sales, social media, nonprofit and for-profit management, law and policy, organizational training and development and more.
The Cathy Hughes School of Communications (CHSOC) is the third largest of Howard University's 14 schools and colleges. For more than 50 years the school has trained media and communication professionals through premier programs such as public relations, advertising, audio production, journalism, media management, film and television, legal communication, and communications graduate programs. CHSOC graduates are known at the local, national and global levels for their leadership with and across diverse communities through communication research, professional practice, innovation, job creation, social justice, and service via cutting-edge knowledge, skills and technology.

The CHSOC has a legacy of excellence demonstrated by its track record of graduating the most Black communications professionals, a growing reputation as the place for the best students who wish to study communications, and an active and engaged Board of Visitors, which assists the school with fundraising efforts. The CHSOC grooms' students in an environment that promotes high expectations, demands rigorous study, introduces innovative learning experiences, exposes students to outstanding media professionals, and offers them opportunities to participate in programs that illustrate the profound impact true leadership in communications can have on society. A large percentage of our alumni are distinguished journalists, broadcast professionals, academicians, and clinicians.

High School Academic Records - For admission consideration, students must submit academic records for grades nine to twelve (or thirteen).
Letters of Recommendation- Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App/Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.
Application Essays - As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application.

IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90