The Communication Department provides courses designed to give students an awareness of the role of communication in society, as well as practical experience in developing their own talents in oral, written, and visual communication. The communication studies courses offer a blend of theoretical understanding and practical experience in a variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, small group communication, and organizational communication.

The journalism and mass communication courses develop students' competence in gathering and disseminating stories through the mass media, using reporting, writing, and graphics skills. Journalism and mass communication majors can emphasize preparation for either journalistic careers in print or broadcast media, or public relations careers for government or organizations.

Department Links

• Mass Media in Modern India - Study Abroad Opportunity
  
  
• Center for Strategic Communications
  Strategic Communications Major
  
  
• Mission Statement
  Mission statment for the Communication Department
  
  
• Editor and Publisher
  Link to Editor and Publisher website
  
  
• Media Mockingbird
  Visit Dr. Sonora Jha's blog on media criticism
  
  
• Tomas Guillen
  Professor of Communication, Author of Search for the Green River Killer