School of Communications

Debra A. Carpenter, dean
Degrees Offered: B.A., M.A.
Departments (2): Communications and Journalism; Electronic and Photographic Media

Mission Statement

Who we are: The School of Communications professors are student-centered professional media educators, practitioners, and theorists.

Our mission: The School of Communications prepares graduates who can promote professional excellence in communication fields.
In order to accomplish this mission, we in the School of Communications are committed to a learning environment where:

• Our students’ communications education builds on the foundation of a liberal arts learning environment of the university;
  
• Our students learn current and emerging theoretical, technical, creative, and managerial aspects of communications;
  
• Our students learn the aesthetic, historical, social, ethical and global aspects of communications;
  
• Our students learn how to become future industry leaders, professionals and knowledgeable consumers of media;
  
• Our students learn how to engage in their chosen communication fields through educational opportunities, field experiences, internships and interactions with professionals;
  
• Our students learn how to become lifelong learners of evolving technologies in rapidly changing media fields.
  The results: Graduates of the School of Communications are highly competitive individuals who are able to make immediate contributions to their fields.
  

The School of Communications houses and supports: