Dr. Cary Horvath - Department Chair
Department of Communication

Welcome to the Department of Communication at Youngstown State University! I hope that our website conveys the enthusiasm and vitality of our programs and our faculty. Our curricula in Communication Studies and Telecommunication Studies prepare students for careers in a variety of fields; our courses also help prepare people for effective relationships with others throughout life.

Currently, there are about 200 students majoring in Communication Studies and Telecommunication Studies. Our graduates work in all sorts of employment: sales, radio and television production, human resources, public relations, banking, government, education . . . you name it! Lambda Pi Eta, a student communication honorary organization, recognizes our outstanding students and provides an opportunity for greater involvement and leadership.

Faculty members within the department are competent and caring teachers and mentors; they are also active scholars engaged in their disciplines. Many hold interest in the study of mass media and new media, but other research interests include argumentation, organizational communication, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and research methods. 

Our department is located in Bliss Hall within the College of Fine and Performing Arts. Here, you will find a medium-sized department with a warm and cheerful environment that puts students first. Our facilities include smart classrooms, audio and video labs, and a state of the art television studio. Homework Express, a live TV program dedicated to answering science and math questions, is produced twice a week by our telecommunication faculty, staff, and students.

I encourage you to explore the above links to discover more about the exciting teaching and research happening in our department. Stop by anytime for more information or a personal tour.

~ Dr. Cary Wecht Horvath
Chair, Department of Communication