Catherine M. Wright

Undergraduate BA Director

Professor

My interests lie in the uses and applications of technology in communication, especially in terms of how new innovations are shared with others, as well as how students apply these out of the classroom.

Catherine Wright is a Professor and the Undergraduate (B.A.) Program Director in the Department of Communication at George Mason University.

As a professor, she is dedicated to helping students discover how communication shapes the ways we connect with others and understand the world around us. Dr. Wright teaches courses in Communication Theory, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Media and Society, Media Theory, Business and Professional Communication, and Persuasion.

As Program Director, she provides academic and administrative leadership for the Communication undergraduate program, overseeing curriculum, program development, faculty coordination, academic progress, and outreach and recruitment. With nearly 20 years of experience in academic advising and program administration, she enjoys helping students and colleagues navigate university policies, curriculum, and degree requirements.

Dr. Wright earned her B.S. in Business Communication from Phillips University, her M.A. in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, and her Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University. She is active in the Eastern Communication Association and has presented numerous papers and participated in professional panels.

Outside of Mason, Dr. Wright enjoys learning Italian, camping and scuba diving with her husband, and planning their next adventure.

Courses Taught

COMM 100

COMM 101

COMM 200

COMM 201

COMM 202

COMM 302

COMM 318

COMM 320

COMM 401

Education

PhD, Regent University, 2005

M.A., Texas Tech University, 1994

B.S., Business Communication, 1992