Department of Communication Arts

The Department of Communication Arts strives to educate students in the theory and practice of verbal, nonverbal, and audiovisual messages and to teach them more effective ways to understand and respond to those messages in their daily lives. To accomplish this, the department offers studies in journalism (co-sponsored with English), speech communication, electronic media production, and a specialized hybrid major in sport communication.

The department also provides the campus radio station, television station, and newspaper as laboratory spaces for students to further develop their skills as well as connect with the larger community. The department integrates these areas of study into a well-rounded, liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on practical application.