The Department of Mass Communication prepares students to meet the demands of the 21st Century. A progressive curriculum grounded in liberal arts develops critical thinkers who delve deep and communicate succinctly and creatively. A degree in mass communication opens doors, offering mentorship with professionals and connecting graduates with employers. Integrated Marketing Communication majors train for converged media and communication environments. In addition, Digital Information Design majors, housed in the Department of Computer Science, are offered a concentration in Digital Mass Media to expand skill sets to include web design and web content management.
Student Forms
Click here to access student forms including the course override form and internship application forms.
Scholarships
Click here to access a list of scholarships available to The College of Arts and Sciences students. For more information on MCOM and IMCO specific scholarships, please reach out the Department Chair, Dr. Nathaniel Frederick.
The Department of Mass Communication will offer a faculty-led, short-term study abroad trip to Italy on March 13 - 17, 2025. To attend, you must enroll for the Spring 2025 semester in one of the two following courses, MCOM 495: Travel Blogging and MCOM 304: Intercultural Communication. Students from any major can participate on this trip, so long as they are enrolled in either MCOM 495 or MCOM 304. The total cost of the trip, including all expenses and a non-refundable $250 application fee, is $4,740. The link to apply is here.
Students create a yearly newsletter, The Outlet, with each academic year's achievements and news, read below:
The work below links to some of the outstanding stories and media students produce. The department strives to emulate a professional model through student media, class work and internships. Students excel at covering news, social issues, sports, human interest and more.
