Communication Studies & Education
You may visit the individual areas of study that make up our department below.
The Communication Studies major at Los Angeles Pierce College provides opportunities for a robust and well-rounded study of human communication. The field of Communication Studies is an ideal major for those students who have a desire or interest in better understanding human interaction. The major explores the communication between humans from multiple perspectives and areas. We explore the social, cultural, organizational, educational, and political aspects of human communication within a local, regional, national and international platform.
Additionally, we offer an tutoring services, Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society, The Communication Association (student run organization), and a myriad of resources for our students. The Faculty in our Department believe in fostering life-long learning in connection with practicum and social engagement.
Commmunication Resources
- What Can You Do With a Communications Degree?
- What Can I Do With a Major In Communication Studies?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Communication Studies
- University of Michigan Communication Studies
- California State University, Channel Islands Communication Program
National Association of Colleges and Employers:
Job Outlook 2016-The Attributes Employers Want To See On New College Graduates' Resumes
Communication Scholarships
The Brownlee Scholarship
The Brownlee Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Communication Studies student each spring.
Two scholarships will be awarded each year.
Award Amount: $1000
The Communication Studies Department Scholarship
The Communication Studies Department Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who exhibits leadership skills and engaged in the Pierce College community.
Award Amount: $500
The Bill Buchynski Spirit Scholarship
The Bill Buchynski Spirit Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who exhibits the enthusiasm and spirit of a true Pierce College scholar. Award Amount: $100
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SPEECH TOURNAMENT
The Communication Studies faculty have hosted an annual competitive Speech Tournament since 2013. Taking place at the end of our spring semester, the tournament is open to all students in our introductory public speaking classes. It provides an opportunity for students to showcase some of their best work prepared and delivered in these classes.
Students choose their own topics in either informative or persuasive speaking categories. Typically 75 to 100 students participate as speakers, and the audience of fellow students cheering them on numbers as many as 400. Throughout the day, the best speakers escalate to the final round in our Great Hall. The top three win cash prizes and trophies awarded from our Associated Students Organization.
Students who initially feared public speaking, but through the course grow in self-confidence, critical thinking and communication skill, step up and challenge themselves to master oratory outside the classroom. Win or lose, everyone reports that the tournament is a great experience.
Meet the Communication Faculty