Why Iowa?

The unique composition of Iowa’s department, which spans the humanities and social sciences, is rare compared to other institutions in the U.S., which means our students graduate with a rich understanding of the ways that communication matters. They enter the professional world with the tools necessary to identify what is at stake in communication encounters that range from interpersonal exchanges and conflict resolution to media messaging and political speeches. This nuanced understanding of communication, which is often taken for granted, uniquely positions our students to have a positive and productive impact on their relationships, workplaces, and the world.   

Our faculty includes award-winning professors who bring their passion and expertise to the classroom and have been honored by respected organizations such as the National Communication Association, Rhetorical Society of America, Central States Communication Association, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Students are engaged with top-level faculty members and leaders in the communication field, from their introductory courses to the smaller capstone courses they typically take as seniors.