Communication Studies at 糖心Vlog is about understanding and shaping the conversations that define our world. This area explores how messages are crafted and how they influence individuals and societies in a digital, fast-paced environment. You鈥檒l learn to inform, persuade, and create meaningful change鈥攄eveloping skills that help you think critically, communicate effectively, and tackle real-world challenges.
What鈥檚 Special About Communication Studies at Florida Atlantic?
Florida Atlantic鈥檚 program stands out for its strong emphasis on civic engagement and real-world application. You鈥檒l gain confident speaking and writing skills, sharp analytical abilities, and the tools to become a thoughtful leader and active participant in your community. The program鈥檚 dynamic, problem-focused approach prepares you to address today鈥檚 most pressing issues and empowers you to make a difference beyond the classroom.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Graduate
- Master of Arts in Communication (thesis and non-thesis options)
- Master of Fine Arts in Media, Technology and Entertainment
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Build strong analytical, speaking, and writing skills for diverse professional and civic contexts.
3. Prepare for leadership roles by engaging with real-world challenges and civic initiatives.
2. Analyze and critique messages in various media and cultural contexts.
3. Apply communication strategies to solve problems and create positive change.
4. Demonstrate ethical and responsible communication in personal, professional, and public settings.
5. Engage as active, informed participants in local and global communities.
Shane Christian Eason, BFA,MFA
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Alejandra Abad
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Jane Stuart Baker, Ph.D
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Joey Bargsten, Ph.D
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Laura Benitez
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Kimberley Bianca, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Laura Bruns, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Cynthia Carrico, MA
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Stephen Charbonneau, Ph.D
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Peace, Justice and Human Rights
Daniel DeVinney, Ph.D, Prof.
Assistant Professor of Political Rhetoric
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Nannetta Durnell-Uwechue, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Robert E. Gutsche, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Matthew Ari Elfenbein, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Carolina Estrada-Gutsche, Ph.D
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Danyelle Greene, Ph.D.
Short Form Nonfiction Production, Video Production, Film and Media Studies
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Mya Guarnieri, MA
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Michael Hofmann, Ph.D.
Political Communication, International and Mass Media
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Khairul Islam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Amir Jahanbin, MA
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Laura L. Winn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Kevin M. Petrich, Ph.D.
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Marquese McFerguson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Beatriz Nieto-Fernandez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Qualitative Scholar | Researcher
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Deandre Poole
Senior Instructor and Associate Member
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Jaime Robb, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication
Boca Raton Campus
Chris Rob茅, Ph.D.
Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Dr. Rachel S. Harris
Director of Jewish Studies | Herbert and Elaine Gimelstob Eminent Scholar Chair of Jewish Studies | Professor, Communication and Multimedia Studies Compa
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Jewish Studies | Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Neil Santaniello
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Gerald Sim, Ph.D.
Professor | CLL Committee
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Ruth von Spalding, MFA
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Veronica Stewart, Ph.D, M.S
Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
William Trapani, Ph.D.
Professor | Director School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Aaron Veenstra, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Communication and Multimedia Studies
Boca Raton Campus
Eleni Webster, M.A
Visiting Instructor
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Boca Raton Campus
Scott Wolfson
Communication Professional
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies