Communication Studies

Communication Studies is one of the top five majors at a four-year university. Studying how humans construct and share meaning allows individuals to become communicators in different forms like public speaking, debate, and interpersonal communication.

Contact Us

Cliff Ruth
Department Chair, Communication Studies
(951) 222-8368
clifford.ruth@rcc.edu
Quad 141H

Communication Studies 2.0 ADT	Major Units 18	Typical Time to Completion 2 years	Program Map
Media and Languages AA	Major Units see catalog	Typical Time to Completion 2 years	Program Requirements

If you are interested in Language and Humanities, you can explore other instructional pathways in Language and Humanities.

Need help? The Center for Communication Excellence (CCE) is one of the many resources offered at RCC. Here, student tutors are willing to help you improve your communication skills for free.

Meet our Faculy

Kristopher Acevedo, EdD. Loves God, his family, and basketball. Assistant Professor *Se Habla Español – Instructor Can Provide Support in Spanish Kristopher.Acevedo@rcc.edu	Rhejean Adu-Gyamfi M.A. Loves arts and crafts, learning, and experiencing new cultures. Assistant Professor Rhejean.Adu-Gyamfi@rcc.edu
Juan Ahumada, PhD. Loves video games, all-you-can-eat buffets, and fishing. Associate Professor *Se Habla Español – Instructor Can Provide Support in Spanish Juan.Ahumada@rcc.edu	Angie Burkhart, M.A. Loves true crime documentaries, Italian food, and dancing. Assistant Professor Angie.Burkart@rcc.edu
Joan(ie) Gibbons-Anderson, PhD. Loves See's Bordeaux chocolates, sunsets, and dogs. Professor Joan.Gibbons-Anderson@rcc.edu	Cliff Ruth, M.A. Loves his family, vacations, and sports. Professor & Department Chair Clifford.Ruth@rcc.edu
Lucretia Rose, M.A. Loves karaoke, Boba Tea, and empowering her students. Associate Professor Lucretia.Wright@rcc.edu