Why Study Communication Here?
In the School of Communication, we offer five majors: advertising, communication, multimedia journalism, public relations, and sports media and analytics. Our students enjoy a flexible and career-oriented curriculum as they develop a liberal arts background. You will have the opportunity to work hands-on in our state-of-the-art digital studio, intern with national firms, and work directly with clients as you prepare for all communications careers.
We also offer a graduate program that focuses on the production, content, and impact of communication messages, media, artifacts, and objects. Our faculty specialize in mass communication (media effects and criticism; journalism and communication law) and public advocacy and social influence (political communication, public relations and issue management; campaign communication).
We also offer a graduate program that focuses on the production, content, and impact of communication messages, media, artifacts, and objects. Our faculty specialize in mass communication (media effects and criticism; journalism and communication law) and public advocacy and social influence (political communication, public relations and issue management; campaign communication).
Beyond the Classroom
Our programs offer lots of opportunities for you to enrich your education, both inside and outside of class.
We have a strong research faculty filled with award-winning teachers. They have built a reputation among students for being approachable and engaging. Our research ranges from the media effects of gaming, to political campaigns, to social media management, and to broadcast journalism.
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Our students get real job experience with internships at non-profit organizations, advertising agencies, and news outlets. A communication degree translates to many different job titles. We have dedicated career advising to help you develop skills that are valuable in any field.
We offer scholarships like the Mindy M Somers Memorial Scholarship just for communication students, as well as those sponsored by the university and our College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Out-of-class learning experiences are highly encouraged. Our students undertake independent research, publish their work, and present at conferences.
Explore diversity among people, cultures, and geographic locations first-hand on education abroad trips. We offer summer, semester and year-long opportunities to a variety of locations across the world
Our Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Lambda Pi Eta, and Society for Professional Journalism host regular social gatherings, assist with career preparation, volunteer in the community, and offer professional networking.