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The Department of Communication Studies, housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers two distinct undergraduate degrees and two minors. The department also advises: the student newspaper, The Clause; the campus radio station, KAPU; and an internationally ranked Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team.

The department also hosts the annual David C. Bicker Communication Ethics Conference each spring. This conference showcases faculty and student research, scholarship, and reflective thinking on relevant issues in communication ethics. Read more about the Ethics Conference.

Learn more about the department and our faculty.

News & Features

  • Street SmartAs a kid from Camden, New Jersey, the odds were against Greg Collins ’11. But a committed mom, an inspiring organization, and a degree from APU transformed Collins, whose passion to help Camden's youth now infuses his work as an educator.
  • WASC Review Spurs Deepened Focus on InternationalizationAs the university prepares for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Educational Effectiveness Review this fall, focus on intentional internationalization deepens.
  • APU’s Own Indiana Jones Leads Dig for Ancient Treasures in IsraelRobert Mullins, Ph.D., associate professor of biblical studies at Azusa Pacific University, is foregoing classroom lectures and textbooks this May to embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Israel.
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Note: This information is current for the 2011–12 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.