Department Head: Dr. Chris McCollough
386 Merrill Hall
Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
The internationally accredited communication curriculum focuses on developing well-rounded industry professionals in journalism and mass communication capable of interpreting and meeting the challenges of an exciting, ever-changing field. The move to digital media in journalism and mass communication requires professionals who are capable of gathering and packaging information for multi-media formats, and in an open array of content areas, including but not limited to news, entertainment, sports, and popular culture. Marrying the strategic communication fields of public relations and advertising with an industry-current integration of digital media and analytics also helps prepare students for industry-current employment opportunities. Media professionals need a diverse body of knowledge, as well as hands-on skills with industry-current technologies. Effective, professional written and interpersonal communication are essentially important for students in a communication program who hope to become working professionals, as well.
- Communication - Digital Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)
- Communication - Digital Media Production (Bachelor of Arts)
- Communication - Public Relations and Advertising (Bachelor of Arts)
- Communication Minor
- Journalism Minor
- Strategic Communication Minor
- Podcasting Microcredential
- Social Media Management Microcredential
Prerequisite(s): COM 205 or COM 315.
Prerequisite(s): COM 302.
Prerequisite(s): COM 315 or COM 205.
Prerequisite(s): COM 315.
Prerequisite(s): COM 330.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): COM 301 or COM 302, COM 325, and COM 375.
Prerequisite(s): COM 320.
Prerequisite(s): COM 330.
Prerequisite(s): COM 315.
Prerequisite(s): COM 200 and MS 110, MS 112, MS 204, or ST 260.
Prerequisite(s): MS 110, MS 112, MS 204, or ST 260.
Prerequisite(s): COM 315, COM 317, and COM 410.
Prerequisite(s): COM 304, COM 330, COM 340, COM 380, COM 395, COM 400, COM 415 or COM 412, and COM 430.
Prerequisite(s): COM 320, COM 380, COM 395, and COM 412 or COM 415.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.