current students

From the start, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) has been professionally oriented. We emphasize the skills—especially strong writing and a comprehensive understanding of the world—you’ll need for a successful career in your profession. For example, whether you want to anchor a newscast, produce commercials, or run an advertising agency, you need to be an excellent writer. Every undergraduate learns to apply creative thinking techniques to the careful and compelling use of language. Beyond being a first-rate writer, you’ll need an understanding of the world in all its subtleties and complexities. That’s why only about one third of your course work is within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The rest of your coursework will cover areas such as English, literature, economics, history, political science, international relations, philosophy, psychology, sociology and speech. Every undergraduate program emphasizes real-world issues and challenges—and every program requires or encourages an internship.

We do more than teach you about these professions. We teach you the strategic thinking skills you need to do the best job possible to advance in your career. The SJMC is one of only 25% of all communication schools in the country fully accredited by ACEJMC.