Located within the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, the Communication program provides students with in-depth study through undergraduate, MA, and PhD degrees. Emphasizing communication as a social science, the program prepares graduates for varied careers by integrating theory with practical application. It holds national recognition, particularly for its robust research in health communication, alongside significant work in areas such as risk, media, organizational, interpersonal, and sport communication. Students engage with faculty experts and benefit from the college's focus on research and experiential learning opportunities, developing critical skills and contributing to the field's understanding. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are well-prepared for impactful roles in research, academia, and numerous professional environments.
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The University of Kentucky (UK, UKY, or U of K) is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities (the other being Kentucky State University) and the institution with the highest enrollment in the state, with 30,545 students as of fall 2019.
