The CCMS department provides doctoral-level studies which focus on communication problems.
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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.
Learn MoreHoward 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.
Read the Press Release2025 Cathy Hughes School of Communications Research and Creative Works Day
Join us on April 17 for our Inaugural Research and Creative Works Day. Students and faculty across all departments will present projects on topics ranging from Black maternal health, identity politics, voter apathy, the study of speech and language and more. Formats include traditional research projects, podcasts, app technology, and short films.
Click below to look at the detailed schedule and drop in for a session or two!
When: April 17
Where: MET Building
Time: 8:15 am - 3:10 pm
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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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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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