Programs
Program Philosophy
The program is committed to providing our students with an understanding of the theory and practice of their respective disciplines.
Real-World Experience
Our students are provided with opportunities and instruction that lead to developing critical thinking skills (problem solving) while building real-world oral and written skills within their own unique area of study.
Our programs also focus on the unique nature of each area of study by presenting real-life working experiences in an educational setting.
Real-World Studies
Our students are taught to assimilate random data and research into cohesive and useful oral and written presentations while communicating within their own languages and terminologies unique to their area of study.
Real-World Skills
With a constantly evolving technology, today’s media and communication disciplines are innovative and interdisciplinary. In order to equip our students to meet the future demands of a changing society, our experienced and knowledgeable faculty focus on the practical application, historical study and critical analysis in a variety of disciplines. Faculty prepare our students of today to be the elite communicators and leaders of tomorrow.
Program Mission
To provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skill to achieve career success, to be viable practitioners within their professional disciplines, and to be prepared for advanced graduate study.
The Department of Communication provides the basic general studies communications course required in all degree programs. In addition, communications degrees offer a concentration in either Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication Studies.
Students from any discipline have the opportunity to participate in communications areas such as The Trumpet, WLTV-14, WGLZ, and Hilltop Players.
Majors
Communications, Broadcasting Concentration
Communications, Journalism Concentration
Communications, Communications Studies Concentration
Use links (above) to access specific program requirements.
