Program Overview

We envision a world where communication is based on respect and equality and where communication and media contribute to stronger individuals and a stronger democracy.

Using active learning methods, courses are designed to teach you about the role of communication in society and provide you with experience in developing your oral, written, visual and digital communication skills.

Your communication and media degree prepares you to become an effective and ethical communicator in a variety of contexts.

Learning Goals

The Communication and Media Department provides courses designed to give students an awareness of the role of communication in society, as well as practical experience in developing their talents in oral, written, visual, and digital communication.

We offer a single major in communication and media with three specializations: communication studies, strategic communication and journalism. All students must choose a specialization and they may also double or triple specialize.

The communication studies specialization engages students in the exploration of communication both broadly and within specific areas of the discipline, including: digital, environmental, health, intercultural, interpersonal rhetorical, media, and political communication. Blending theory and practical experiences, students are prepared for a wide range of communication and media centered careers in corporate and nonprofit organizations.

The strategic communication specialization introduces students to an integrated approach to managing all communication functions, giving them familiarity with the underlying theoretical frameworks, so they can develop innovative industry practices and influence the role of communication in global organizations.

The journalism specialization develops students' competence in gathering and disseminating stories through the media, using reporting, writing, visual and digital skills. Students with a specialization in journalism can emphasize preparation for journalistic careers in print, broadcast or online media.