Department of Communication & Media

Communication (COM)

Professor J. O’Reilly; Associate Professor Heaton (chair); Assistant Professor Hong; Instructor Higgins.

The Department of Communication and Media offers a major and minor in Communication. These programs focus on communication competency and media literacy, helping students to develop critical thinking, research, writing, and oral communication skills. Such skills prepare majors for advanced study in communication, as well as a wide range of professional fields, including corporate training, government relations, and human resources.

The Communication and Media Department does not issue grade waivers in any of its majors or minors. Students cannot major in both Communication and Media.

Gender and Identity Studies (GID)

Professor J. O’Reilly; Associate Professor Heaton (chair).

The Gender and Identity Studies minor is offered through the Department of Communication and Media. This minor focuses on gender identity and gender expression and intersections with other aspects of identity. Studying identity increases awareness of societal issues such as discrimination, violence, and health and reproductive rights.

The communication and Media Department does not issue grade waivers in any of its majors or minors.

Media (COM, MED)

Professor J. O’Reilly; Associate Professor Heaton (chair); Assistant Professor Hong; Instructor Higgins.

The Department of Communication and Media offers a major and minor in Media. These programs focus on communication competency and media literacy, helping students to develop critical thinking, research, writing, and oral communication skills. Such skills prepare majors for advanced study in media, as well as a wide range of professional fields, including broadcasting, social media, journalism, and public relations.

The Communication and Media Department does not issue grade waivers in any of its majors or minors. Students cannot major in both Media and Communication.