We empower students to lead, influence, and relate to diverse communities and audiences in the dynamic world of communication and media. The curriculum cultivates career-ready practices and strengths, including critical thinking and problem-solving, research and presentation skills, leadership, relationship building, digital literacy, and global and intercultural awareness.
Communication and Media degrees provide a broad and flexible major, allowing you to tailor your experience to fit your professional goals — whether you are on campus or online.
Our graduate degrees empower students to lead, influence, and relate to diverse communities and audiences in the dynamic world of communication and media.
The Academic Advising Office offers academic advising services to all students who are pursuing a major or minor within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Speech & Debate Program is composed of a series of modules designed to provide professional development through graduate courses in speech and debate.
Opportunities to study abroad, explore internships, engage with communities, and discover your potential to make an impact in the real world.
A Communication and Media degree prepares students for a variety of jobs and vocations and provides a foundation for success in many careers. Professional work can include sales, event planning, public relations, training, and development, as well as a variety of positions in non-profit organizations. The degree prepares students for graduate programs in many higher education roles as well as law degrees.
03:00 PM - EJ Halling Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
07:30 PM - Andreas Theatre at the Earley Center for Performing Arts
07:30 PM - Andreas Theatre at the Earley Center for Performing Arts
Garrett Steinberg’s – A Tribute to Elton John’s “One Night Only”
07:30 PM - Hooligans | Madison East Center | Mankato
.. has taught me how to be an effective and purposeful communicator throughout my career and relationships ...
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"...professors...always made themselves available for questions and help..."
"...comprises a dedicated team of faculty and staff who work cohesively to support the learning goals of students..."
"All of the people that I have met have really worked with me to plan-out and reach my goals..."
"...find a career path with the guidance and support of the faculty in the department."
A degree in Communication Studies offers students a foundation for success in many careers across a wide variety of job sectors.
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Faculty and staff contact information for the Department of Communication Studies.