Skip to content
  • Students
  • Online
  • Staff
  • Search
  • Current Students
  • Online Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Visitors & Community
  • Athletics
search
  • Apply Now
  • Login myGav
  • iLearn

Gavilan College
  • search
  • Apply
  • ACADEMICS
    Degrees & Programs

    Information:

    • Schedule of Classes, Dates and Deadlines
    • Catalog
    • Directory
    • Online Classes

    Other Classes

    • Community Education
    • TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (GECA)
    • Continuing Education Instruction
    • Service Learning

    Departments:

    • All Departments
    • Allied Health
    • Business
    • Child Development
    • Communication
    • Computer Science

    More Departments:

    • Cosmetology
    • Digital Media
    • English
    • English as a Second Language
    • Math
  • ADMISSIONS
    & Records

    New Students

    • Homepage for Admissions
    • Enrollment Information
    • Math and English Placement

    Just For

    • High School Students
    • International Students
    • Veterans

    All Students

    • College Catalog
    • Fees / Costs
    • Forms

    More:

    • Parking
    • Schedule of Classes, Dates and Deadlines
    • Transcripts
  • FINANCIAL AID
    Pay for College

    Information

    • Financial Aid Home
    • Forms

    More

    • Making a Budget
    • Questions & Answers

    Programs

    • Current Scholarships
    • Enrollment Info

    More Services

    • Staff and Contact Information
  • STUDENT SERVICES
    Counseling & Support

    Core Services

    • Counseling
    • Health Services
    • All Other Core Services

    Support Programs

    • AEC (Disability Services)
    • All Support Programs
    • El Centro (Basic Needs)
    • All Student Services

    Support Resources

    • Student Parent
    • Tutoring & Writing Center
    • Technology Help & FAQ
    • All Other Support Services

    Student Life

    • Clubs
    • Associated Students (ASGC)
    • More Student Life
  • LIBRARY
    Research & Resources

    Research

    • Library Homepage
    • Books
    • Library Research Guides

    Databases

    • eBooks
    • Articles Databases
    • Full List of All Library Databases

    Library

    • Ask a Librarian
    • FAQs
    • Library Services

    More Services

    • Faculty Services
    • Selected Websites by Subject
  • ABOUT GAVILAN
    Now & History

    College Information

    • About Gavilan
    • Administration
    • Board of Trustees
    • Budget Information
    • Campus Safety

    Information

    • Community Education
    • Guided Pathways
    • Institutional Learning Outcomes
    • Maps & Directions
    • Office of the President

    More

    • Personnel Directory
    • Research Office
    • News
    • Outreach & Recruitment
    • Measure X

    Community

    • Alumni
    • Community Spirit Awards
    • Events
    • Facilities Rental
    • Foundation
banner
Home > Academic > Communication > About the Department

About the Department

WHY major in Communication Studies? There are plenty of reasons ...
Reason #17: We prepare you for the interview and empower you



About the Department 

The Communication Studies Department program educates students in the methods of communication theory and application, providing a solid basis for students to go on to four-year programs in various fields related to the humanities and social sciences, or to a multitude of careers. 

  • The department faculty comes from diverse backgrounds and academic expertise, offering students differing perspectives and life experiences.
  • The department offers two degree options and two certificate options to meet the academic and professional needs of students.
  • The department provides opportunities for students to get involved both on campus and in the community.  Service-learning opportunities through small group work connects students with the community and makes learning valuable, relevant, and meaningful.  Attending the annual Alumni Speakers Panel provides opportunities for students to network and connect with alumni, opening up the possibilities of internships and gainful employment.   

Quick Links

  • Communication Dept. Home

  • About the Department
  • Alumni
  • Courses
  • Degrees & Certificates
  • Faculty
  • Links

 

Dean of Student Learning, Equity, and Student Success for Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Noah Lystrup
408-848-4702
nlystrup@gavilan.edu 

 

Division Assistant: Arts, Humanities, Social Science and STEM

Cecilia Ghiorzi
Social Sciences Building Room 116
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-4701
cghiorzi@gavilan.edu



CONTACT

Denise Besson

Department Chair
(408) 848-4831
dbesson@gavilan.edu



Student Resources

  • Admissions & Records
  • Bookstore
  • CARES Act Emergency Grant
  • College Catalog
  • Counseling
  • Financial Aid
  • Just Report It
  • Library
  • Schedule
  • Student Services
  • Student Tech Support

Quick Links

  • A-Z Index
  • BoardDocs (Meeting agendas and minutes)
  • Board of Trustees
  • Calendar and Deadlines
  • Employment
  • Gavilan College Educational Foundation
  • Land Acknowledgement 
  • Maps & Directions

Board Docs

 

Other Info

  • ADA Transition Plan
  • Accreditation
  • Associate Degrees For Transfer
  • Campus Safety Information & Disclosures
  • Office of the President
  • Register to Vote
  • Student Success Scorecard
  • Student Learning Outcomes
  • Title IX

Gavilan College Gilroy
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848 - 4800

Contact Us

  • Accessibility
  • Contact Form
  • Employee Directory
  • Office / Department Directory
  • Public Information Office
  • Public Records Request
  • Report an Incident
  • Website Feedback

Gavilan College Hollister
505 Fairview Road
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-3783