Upcoming Courses | Communication & Media

Each term, CSUSB's M.A. in Communication Studies offers rigorous and engaging graduate seminars, student-driven learning (e.g., internships and independent studies), and culminating experience options.

Below are the graduate-level seminars we plan to offer in upcoming terms. Communication Studies M.A. students may also take graduate-level courses in other departments as part of an approved plan of study.

In addition to the following 6000-level classes, students can also take up to two 5000-level classes. The rotation of undergraduate classes could be found here.

NOTE: COURSE OFFERINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Course offerings may change based on student demand, faculty availability, and department resources. For the most current scheduling information, including course times, locations, and modalities, see CSUSB's Course Schedule website

Here is a link to the Graduate Program Roadmap

Fall 2024

COMM 6000 -- Introduction to Graduate Study

COMM 6001 -- Theoretical Perspectives in Communication Studies

COMM 6013 -- Special Topics in Gender and Communication

COMM 6030 -- Instructional Communication

Spring 2025

COMM 6002 -- Quantitative Research Methods in Communication Studies

COMM 6003 -- Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies

COMM 6071 -- Global Communication

COMM 6093 -- Special Topics in Media Studies (News Ecosystem)

Fall 2025

COMM 6000 -- Introduction to Graduate Study

COMM 6001 -- Theoretical Perspectives in Communication Studies

COMM 6094 -- Special Topics in Intercultural Communication

COMM 6093 -- Special Topics in Media Studies (Feminist Media Studies)

Spring 2026

COMM 6002 -- Quantitative Research Methods in Communication Studies

COMM 6003 -- Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies

COMM 6075 -- Strategic Communication

COMM 6092 -- Special Topics in Interpersonal Communication