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Bryant University Professor Chris Morse talks with students.
Bryant University Professor Chris Morse talks with students.

Communication and Language Studies

Bryant University’s Communication and Language Studies Department offers diverse academic programs with the common focus on message design, critical thinking, and public discourse.

About This Department

Effective communicators are increasingly in demand to direct the exchange of information that drives our diverse world. Our mission is to foster knowledge through research, teaching, and the practice of message design, critical thinking, and global and digital competencies for professional and personal success.

Our department boasts a diverse faculty of esteemed scholars, industry professionals, and experienced researchers who are at the forefront of innovative teaching and practical application in the fields of communication and modern language. With their guidance, our students gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of communication and language in today’s rapidly evolving world.

We are a dynamic academic hub dedicated to exploring the intricacies of human communication and language. Practical application is a cornerstone of our philosophy. Students have access to state-of-the-art media and language labs, engage in experiential learning through internships, and collaborate with industry professionals to gain real-world insights. 

Our Faculty

Our distinguished faculty include award-winning educators and mentors with backgrounds in journalism, radio and broadcast production, and health science research.

Global Perspectives

Unravel the dynamics of language acquisition and its role in shaping identities and cultures through an international learning experience. Bryant’s extensive study abroad opportunities include both short-term and semester-long programs with more than 50 partner institutions. 

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Bryant University students pose for a photo in Florence.
The Eiffel Tower at night.
A Bryant University students operates a video camera in a studio set.
Bryant University Professor Chris Morse talks with students in a classroom.
A Bryant University student records a podcast at WJMF.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Whether directing a documentary or filming affiliate marketing content for social media, our state-of-the-art production facilities and techniques allow students to create content for a variety of platforms. Production courses offer a hands-on, media-focused curriculum covering all areas — from broadcast to broadband, talk radio to podcasts, news to sports, and streaming to social media.

Where Our Students Go

Graduates of Bryant’s programs within the Communication and Language Studies Department go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

  • Adidas
  • Boston Scientific
  • Citizens Financial Group
  • Comcast
  • Ernst & Young
  • ESPN
  • Google
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Georgetown University
  • Northeastern University
  • University of Connecticut