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The Cathy Hughes School of Communications

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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.

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Howard University Appoints Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt as Dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications

Dr. Moffitt, a Howard alumna, currently serves as dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and professor of Language, Literacy, and Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 

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Communication Studies

Formerly known as Strategic, Legal and Management Communication (SLMC), our Department's award-winning programs prepare students for careers in strategic, legal and management communication. 

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Scholarships

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications Scholarship program is designed to assist current students with the cost of attending Howard University.

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Careers

A list of open positions in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications.

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Student Jobs and Internships

The first step in preparing for an amazing recruitment journey at Howard is to join Handshake.  Handshake will enable you to search and apply for your next opportunity.  Additionally, you will find company events and activities posted in Handshake. 

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ACEJMC Data

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications ACEJMC Data Table

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Documents & Forms

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications strives to stay up to date on its compliance documents and accreditation reporting. View our documents and forms page to review documents and information related to our accreditation, standard compliance, and privacy practices.

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