About

Communication

The range of skills that students will learn in Communication and Media Studies will give them a significant edge when they enter the digital workplace. Our mission is to prepare students for jobs as news producers and writers, digital media strategists, as well as on air talent, publicists, entrepreneurs and highly trained candidates for graduate education. Learn in a stimulating environment that leads to a lifetime of meaningful work.

Other Concentrations

  • Television and Multimedia Journalism
  • Strategic Communications
  • Sports Communication

Minors

  • Communication

Required Semester Hours 120

Program Highlights

  • Faculty with real world experience

  • Classes focused on portfolio and demo reel development to secure internships and entry level jobs

  • State of the art digital media equipment, studios and labs

Employment

What Can You Be

Kourtney Williams

Kourtney Williams

Morning News TV Anchor

Communication graduate Kourtney Williams, now a morning news TV anchor, built up her profile and portfolio while reporting for Southeastern’s Emmy award-winning college news program.

Types of Jobs

  • Field Reporters
  • Computer Graphics Operators
  • Sports Information Officers
  • Advertising Account Executives
  • Graphics and Replay Producers
  • News Writers
  • Video Editors
  • Media Planners
  • Publicists
  • Social Media Strategists
  • On Air Game Reporters
  • Sports Webcasters
  • Producers
  • Editors

Types of Employers

Journalism

Broadcasting

 

 

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Involved

Student Orgs & Activities

The Southeastern Channel

The Lion's Roar student newspaper

KSLU

Sixteen Division I Sports Teams covered by our Sports Communication students

Lambda Pi Eta and Pi Delta Epsilon honor societies

Southeastern Press Club