Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Department of Mass Communications

Welcome to Mass Communications
The Department of Mass Communications is accredited by the highly selective Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). Out of thousands of programs internationally that teach subjects in mass communications, only about 100 meet the high standards of ACEJMC accreditation. Our curriculum seeks to educate students to be responsive to this fast-paced, ever-changing professional environment. Students choose one of the three professional options offered at the school: Journalism, Media Production or Advertising and Strategic Media.

Faculty and Staff
Mission Statement
The Department of Mass Communications at SIUE is committed to free expression and?providing students with opportunities to meaningfully engage with the world around them?through liberal arts education and professional skills development. We foster creative,?critical and independent thinking. We teach our students to tell compelling stories about?people and communities that are fair, truthful, and accurate. We encourage students to be?self-directed and entrepreneurial in an evolving media landscape. Students learn diverse?perspectives, ethical practices, and a respect for democratic principles that guide media?industries.