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.
Undergraduate Programs
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.
Graduate Programs
Our graduate degrees empower students to lead, influence, and relate to diverse communities and audiences in the dynamic world of communication and media.
Potential Career Opportunities
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.
Philip Khemphomma, Communication and Media
.. has taught me how to be an effective and purposeful communicator throughout my career and relationships ...
Ulises Valdez, Communication and Media
" ... grateful for all the support from the department and thanks to the professors with whom I made strong connections..."
Thomas Eichten, Communication Studies
"...professors...always made themselves available for questions and help..."
Andrea Rossow, Communication Studies
"...comprises a dedicated team of faculty and staff who work cohesively to support the learning goals of students..."
Kadie Fales, Communication Studies
"All of the people that I have met have really worked with me to plan-out and reach my goals..."
Fatima Jalloh, Communication Studies
"...find a career path with the guidance and support of the faculty in the department."
Why Commmunication and Media
A degree in Communication Studies offers students a foundation for success in many careers across a wide variety of job sectors.
Student Resources
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Communication and Media Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff contact information for the Department of Communication Studies.
Communication and Media Undergraduate Programs
Our Communication and Media Undergraduate Programs include dynamic courses and hands-on experiences, designed to empower you for a thriving career in the media space.
Communication and Media Graduate Programs
Experience the excellence of our Graduate Programs in Communication and Media. Programs and courses are thoughtfully designed to empower you for a thriving career in the media and communication space.
