Department of Communication

Jumpstart your communication career The award-winning Department of Communication helps students unlock their creative potential in fields such as communication studies, media studies, journalism, film, video, audio and radio production, public relations, and theatre and comedy. Here are some key national statistics for communication careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and PayScale. Get Prepared to Succeed Our communication students write news, conduct research, make films, produce and broadcast TV and radio shows, launch PR campaigns, create and manage social media content, and much more. They learn in state-of the-art facilities, including our HD TV broadcast studios, radio station, film production lab, digital audio production lab, several digital video and audio editing rooms, and our new Social Media Applications Research and Teaching SMART lab. What You'll Learn In our array of communication programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including: - Social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues in the field. - Ability to research and evaluate problems using communication technologies - Technical communication skills - Oral, written or visual expression.