Undergraduate study

The School of Journalism & Media Studies envisions a global society where citizens are engaged in their communities; where media professionals are ethical and committed to social justice, and embrace technology to serve the public good; and where people from all backgrounds think critically about the media.

The School's curricula reflect these very important themes. Students are required to take a set of core classes in global communication and technology, ethics and law, and research methods for professional communicators. They also complement their in-class work with internships and service-learning projects in the community.

Programs within the School prepare students for careers in advertising, journalism, public relations, and other media industries, as well as for jobs in a technologically driven workforce landscape whose future media forms cannot be predicted. The School of Journalism & Media Studies also prepares students to enter careers as analysts, producers, and editors of media content in government and private industry, as well as for graduate education in a variety of disciplines and the law.

Areas of undergraduate study

The School of Journalism & Media Studies offers two academic majors leading to the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences. Students may major in journalism or communication. Students opting for the communication major will complete the program with an emphasis in one of three areas - advertising, public relations, or media studies.

For a more in depth look at our undergraduate areas of study, please follow the links below.

►Advertising
►Journalism
►Media Studies
►Public Relations

Graduate study

Graduate programs at the School of Journalism & Media Studies offer advanced studies for individuals seeking additional knowledge of advertising, public relations, journalistic practices, emerging communication technologies, or the impact of mass communication practices on individuals, groups and society as a whole. The programs of study are appropriate for individuals who seek a career in the applied communication fields (journalism, advertising, public relations), who wish to pursue careers involving new media communication industries, who wish to teach at the community college level or who wish to continue studies of mass communication and media at the doctoral level.

Areas of graduate study

The School of Journalism & Media Studies offers three specializations leading the to M.A. degree in Communication. Students may specialize in Mass Communication & Media Studies or Investigative Journalism. The School additionally offers a specialized program for military Public Affairs Officers.

For a more in depth look at our graduate areas of study, please follow the links below.

►Mass Communication & Media Studies
►Military PAO Program
►Investigative Journalism