Department of Communication and Media
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Empowering students to lead, influence, and relate to diverse communities and audiences in the dynamic world of communication and media by cultivating a comprehensive skill set to navigate the evolving media landscape and make a meaningful impact in shaping narratives and creating connections in an interconnected world.
Communication and Media
Communication and Media
The study of communication and media prepares students to become engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical communicators, advocates, and storytellers. We inspire students to embrace media technologies, create diverse stories, think critically about social relations, and foster the public good.
Media Studies
Media Studies
The Media Studies degree offers students a comprehensive exploration of the influential world of media to critically analyze and understand the production, distribution, and consumption of media content.
Public Relations
Public Relations
We prepare students to become engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical communicators, advocates & storytellers. We inspire students to embrace media technologies, create diverse stories, think critically about media institutions & foster the public good by advancing socially responsible communication.
Health Communication
Health Communication
Health Communication combines coursework from majors such as Communication and Media, Technical Communication, and Applied Health Sciences to create a major tailor-made for students' interests and career goals.
Music Industry
Music Industry
There are numerous opportunities in the growing music and media industries. The business emphasis focuses on creative entrepreneurship and strategic marketing. The songwriting/audio production track offers students a creative career perspective on the industry.
Speech & Debate Program
Speech & Debate Program
The Speech-Debate program is designed to provide professional development through graduate courses in speech and debate. We realize our students are a mix of novice and veteran teachers, coaches, and administrators. The program provides opportunities for all levels of experience.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Communications and Media offers a variety of undergraduate degrees in media studies, health communication, public relations, effective communication, music, and many more.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Communications and Media offers a variety of graduate degrees and certifications in media studies, health communication, public relations, effective communication, music, and many more.
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Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff contact information for the Department of Communication and Media.
Career Opportunities
There are many numerous career paths as per your interests and specialization within Communication and Media. Gain practical experience through internships, projects, study abroad programs, and student organizations to reach your goals.
Scholarships
The Department of Communication and Media has a number of scholarships for new and returning students. Search for these, along with College and University-wide scholarships via the Scholarship Finder.
Contact Communication and Media
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