Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations

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The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations offers three Bachelor of Arts programs of study in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations and Advertising. Courses are available in communication theory, interpersonal and organizational communication, media studies, advocacy and social influence, critical/cultural studies, digital journalism and storytelling, digital media production, public relations, and advertising.

Departmental Honors and Scholarships

All Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations and Advertising majors with a minimum university grade point average of 3.00 and a minimum grade point average of 3.60 in the major are considered candidates for departmental honors. The department awards the following scholarships: the Donald C.Hildum Scholarship for communication students demonstrating academic promise and community involvement, the Oakland Press Scholarship for excellence in journalism, the Bunting and Briggs Freedom of the Press Scholarship, the Richard D. French public relations tuition award and the Nancy A. French award.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Combined Bachelor/Masters

Minors

Certificates