Graduate Degree
Graduate Certificate
Communication and Development Studies
Communication and Development Studies
The interdisciplinary Communication and Development Studies Program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to the ever-evolving field of communication for social change.
Established in 1986, the Communication and Development program is a collaborative initiative between the School of Media Arts Studies and the Center for International Studies. We provide theoretical insights and practical skills necessary for effective communication and advance change within local and global communities.
Study Communication and Development: Here and Abroad
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Graduate Degree & Certificate
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Study Abroad
International, Transnational and Trans-local Focus: Explore opportunities for international and community engagements through OHIO faculty-led programs. Students have visited the United Nations, participated in educational trips to Brazil, and engaged in various cultural and community initiatives worldwide.
Engage in Communication and Development
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Thursday Forum
The CIS Thursday Forum is a weekly series focusing on international research, scholarship and creative activity for the OHIO community.
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Comm Dev Colloquium Series
The Communication & Development Studies Colloquium Series brings our students together to share ideas, participate in peer advising, and present their work.
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Student Research and Creative Expo
Every year, students from the CommDev program showcase outstanding research, scholarship, and creative works, consistently achieving recognition and securing multiple awards. Their unwavering commitment and active engagement continue to make a substantial contribution to this distinguished research presentation.
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Global Fusion
For 24 years, Global Fusion has promoted academic excellence in global media and international communication studies by providing a research forum for scholars and graduate students. The conference is sponsored by a consortium of universities: Ohio University, Southern Illinois University, Temple University, Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Virginia.
Research & Expertise about Communication and Development
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Faculty Research Areas: Communication and Development
Center for International Research faculty have expertise in many research areas about Communication and Development.
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Student Research and Creative Projects
Explore the innovative and impactful work of our students as they strive to make a difference. Discover their areas of interests, research and capstone projects, showcasing academic excellence, dedication, and creativity. Learn about how their unique perspectives and solutions address global challenges.
Contact Us
CommDev Studies Faculty Directory
Director: Dr. Saumya Pant
Communication & Development Studies Program
Yamada International House
56 E. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
Email: pant@ohio.edu or international.studies@ohio.edu
Telephone: 740-593-9178
Yamada International House is on the Ohio University College Green, at the top of Jefferson Hill and near Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
We invite you to stop into our office during normal business hours to learn more about the Communication & Development Studies program, as well as our other international programs.