Research at COM

Welcome to Research at COM

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No. 1 in Academic Research

The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks COM's Mass Communication/Media Studies faculty No. 1 in academic research. Read more in BU Today. See the top-10.

Graduate Training in Applied Research

Applied Communication Research at COM

This academic program trains graduate students in research methodology and emphasizes an integrated approach that utilizes quantitative and qualitative techniques for solving research problems, reaching meaningful conclusions and making actionable recommendations.

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Communication Research Center

The Communication Research Center (CRC), established in 1959 as part of Boston University, specializes in both traditional academic research and in applied research consulting.

American Journal of Media Psychology

American Journal of Media Psychology

American Journal of Media Psychology (AJMP) is edited by Dr. Michael G. Elasmar, Associate Professor of Communication at BU. It is a scientific journal that publishes theoretical and empirical papers that advance an understanding of media effects and processes on individuals in society.

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Public Relations Journal

Public Relations Journal (PRJ) is edited by Dr. Donald K. Wright, Professor of Public Relations at BU. It is a scholarly journal that facilitates the tranfer of knowledge from the educational community to the professional community.