COMMUNICATION

The Department of Communication (COM) offers undergraduate and graduate courses and degree programs on the nature and effects of communication on individuals, social and public groups, organizations and society. Our faculty is dedicated to the advancement of communication theory and practice through research and public and professional outreach.

The Department offers:

• Communication Major
• Master of Communication and Information Studies (MCIS)
• BA-MCIS Joint Degree
• Communication area, Ph.D program

JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) concerns itself with both the practice of journalism and media production as well as the analysis of media institutions in a democratic society.

The Department offers:

• Journalism and Media Studies Major
• Digital Media Track, Master of Communication and Information Studies (MCIS)
• Media Studies area, Ph.D program

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

The Department of Library and Information Science (LIS) contributes to the understanding of the links among people, information, and technology in the context of promoting the values and freedoms of a democratic society.

The Department offers:

• Information Technology and Informatics (ITI) Major
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
• Post-MLIS Courses
• Library and Information Science area, Ph.D program