Since its inception in 1975, the Department of Communication Research has offered courses designed to develop scholarship, skills-proficiency, and professionalism among its students. In addition, it undertakes research and extension activities benefitting stakeholders from sectors within and beyond the academe.

By teaching and conducting communication research within the context of processes and effects, and grounding these with practical experience through fieldwork and internships, the Communication Research Department ensures that its graduates are equipped to contribute to the practice of social research in the academe, in the communication and media industries, and in governmental and non-governmental sectors.

Students of the Department have established reputations in prestigious student competitions like the Integrated Marketing COmmunication Campaign of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers and the Public Relations Society f the Philippines.

The Commission on Higher Education has designated the Department as a Center of Excellence for Communication Education.