It is the mission of the Communication (COM) Area faculty to educate students of Central Michigan University in the study of communication for the purpose of developing communication skills for effective citizenship, personal relationships, and membership in diverse community, corporate, and social organizations. Toward this end, COM Area faculty will pursue two inter-related educational objectives: (1) to develop students' understanding of the knowledge base, scholarly activities, and critical practices of the communication discipline, and (2) to enable students to apply their knowledge of the communication discipline in ways that reflect competent, appropriate, and ethical choices in interaction with other human beings. In the communication program at CMU, you'll develop a background in communication skills, problem solving and resourcefulness. Our nationally recognized faculty members help you explore various aspects of communication and guide you toward a career or graduate education.You can travel and compete on the forensics team at intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments. You'll also be able to gain professional development experiences through internships with organizations such as Walt Disney World, the Palace of Auburn Hills, General Motors, Dow Chemical, the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Governor's Office.