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Cut through the noise with communication that makes a difference.

Today’s audiences are bombarded with messages from all directions. How to get through? Drive and talent, knowledge and skills. You bring the first two; DePaul’s College of Communication will help you with the rest.

Communication degree programs to fit your goals and dreams.

Undergraduate Programs

DePaul’s College of Communication offers eight communication majors that blend theory and practice in your chosen field.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Choose from six Master of Arts degrees in communication across a variety of fields to advance your career.

Graduate Programs

A national reputation for academic excellence

DePaul University is a name-brand educational institution, widely known and respected in the communication field. We are the largest private, not-for-profit university in the Midwest and the 13th-largest private institution nationally for a reason—the quality of the education we offer.

Within the College of Communication, our student media outlets win national awards, and our Public Relations and Advertising program is top-ranked. In addition, our Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence bridges the gap between academics and the professional world. Hundreds of our students participate in internships and receive course credit along with industry experience to add to their résumés.

Alumni everywhere

You'll find DePaul alumni in every corner of the business and media community, more than 210,000 strong across the United States and the world, more than 125,500 of whom are in the Chicago area—a vast network for contacts, counsel, internships and jobs. Learn More.