Department of Communication

Department Co-Chairs: David Dixon and Nance McCown
Administrative Assistant: Allyson Patton
Professor: T. Allen, E. Arke, F. Cilento, D. Dixon, C. Gardner, K. Phipps, N. McCown, K. Oswald Wilkins
Associate Professors: A. Eseke, K. Imbesi
Assistant Professors: T. Whitehead

Majors and Minors

The Department of Communication offers the following majors:

Broadcasting and Journalism (B.A.) with concentrations in:

  Broadcasting

  Journalism

Communication (B.A.)

Digital Media (B.A.) with Digital Video and Story concentration (See the School of Arts, Culture and Society section for details)

Film and Media Arts (B.A.)

Public Relations (B.A.)

The Department of Communication offers the following minors:

Broadcasting and Journalism

Communication

Public Relations

Majors

The Department of Communication offers majors in Broadcasting and Journalism, Communication, Digital Media, Film and Media Arts, and Public Relations. The Film and Media Arts and Digital Media majors are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The department also offers minors in Communication, Broadcasting and Journalism, and Public Relations. Career possibilities for graduates include work in the film and media industries, digital and social media, public relations, publications, public speaking, human services, advertising, journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing, event planning, human resource management, politics, law and any career which relies significantly on interpersonal, group, media, or organizational skills.