Participating in research activities fosters critical thinking skills, prepares students for the workforce and helps them decide whether or not to include research in their academic and professional careers. Lab and field work is an asset for any student and is particularly important for those interested in graduate school.
Media and Research Opportunities
Students are involved in research projects — on their own under faculty advisement or in cooperation with faculty research — so they have the chance to put their research and methods coursework into practice. Students are also able to focus research on areas that are of personal interest to them or that relate to a desired profession.
Courses
COMM 265
Introduction to Research
COMM 336
Communication Criticism
COMM 365/365
Communication Research Methods
COMM 495
Senior Project
COMM 496
Research Experience
COMM 499
Independent Study
Showcases
Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference
Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference (CC URC) showcases undergraduate research, scholarly activities and creative works from all disciplines conducted in partnership with faculty mentors. The high-quality work of our students reflects the intellectual curiosity of our undergraduate students, the outstanding abilities of the research mentors, as well as USD's commitment to academic excellence and experiential learning opportunities.
Many of the students who participate in Creative Collaborations also publish their work in academic journals and present their projects at regional, national and international conferences. Participating in research activities fosters critical thinking skills, prepares students for the 21st century workforce and helps them decide whether or not to include research in their academic and professional careers.
For details on research registration, students should go to the Office of Undergraduate Research.