The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Communication offers a comprehensive and dynamic approach to understanding how language shapes meaning across various contexts, cultures, and media. The department provides students with a strong foundation in communication theory, history, ethics, and practice, equipping them with critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical media skills. Covering both traditional and emerging communication forms, the curriculum prepares graduates for a wide array of professions in fields such as journalism, advertising, public relations, digital media, and more. With programs available at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, students can explore core areas including Interpersonal Communication, Rhetoric and Public Communication, and Organizational Communication, fostering a dynamic community of scholars dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UW-Milwaukee or UWM) is a public research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and a member of the University of Wisconsin System. UWM is also one of the two doctoral degree-granting research universities and the second largest university in Wisconsin.
