About CHP

Beyond our degree programs, the department supports students across the university through courses that contribute to the Miami Integrated Learning Experience (MILE), helping all learners build a strong foundation for professional growth, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

What CHP Students Create

Students don’t wait until graduation to put their knowledge into action.

You may:

• Lead projects from concept to completion
• Analyze data and research to drive decisions
• Create strategic messages and compelling content
• Develop solutions to real-world challenges
• Collaborate with organizations and community partners
• Present recommendations to professionals and stakeholders
• Explore your own creativity and develop artistic appreciation
• Understand how our collective history shapes the issues of today

Mission Statement

The Department of Communication, Humanities, and Professional Studies provides high-quality, student-centered education that prepares students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage thoughtfully with a diverse and changing world. Through interdisciplinary learning, faculty mentorship, and applied experiences, we foster intellectual inquiry, creativity, intercultural understanding, and collaborative scholarship. Our programs empower students to connect knowledge across disciplines and develop the adaptable skills needed for lifelong learning, meaningful careers, and engaged citizenship.