The curriculum provides opportunities for experiential learning through required practicum
courses in an on-campus lab setting through TV, Radio, or Multimedia outlets. There
are options for certificates in the following.
Minors
The department offers four minors. Students from any major can take these courses.
The Communication and Media Studies Department offers majors in journalism, digital
content creation, and communication (communication studies and theatre & film production
options). In addition, the department offers minors in journalism, communication,
social media, and theatre; and certificates in broadcast journalism, digital content
creation, print journalism, public relations, and sports media. Students are involved
in both the theoretical and applied dimensions of human communication in these programs.
Consequently, students interested in further study and those interested in immediate
career opportunities are served. With faculty guidance on the proper selection of
courses, students can prepare for:
Graduate school
Recreational or professional theatre
Print or broadcast journalism
Public relations
Business or government employment requiring communication expertise
Many courses in the department are available through online or HyFlex modalities.
The communication BA can be earned entirely online if the student wishes.
The mission of the Department of Communication and Media Studies is to bring about the development
and practice of effective, creative and ethical communication skills by students in
a variety of mediated and non-mediated contexts.
The vision of the Department of Communication and Media studies is to have a positive effect
on society by empowering students to craft and evaluate effective messages for different
contexts and platforms.
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Alumni in the Communication & Media Studies Field
Gary Burton Jr., MMJ Reporter for WJTV 12 News, Jackson, MS.
Damara Hale, MMJ Reporter for KNWA & FOX 24, Fayetteville, AR.
Xinxhen Xu, Anchor/Reporter for CGTN, Beijing, China.
Bailey Devane, MMJ Reporter for KFSM 5 News, Springdale, AR.
Daniela Montgomery, Producer for WFFA 8 News, Dallas, TX.
Sierra Mills, Producer for 40/29 News, Fort Smith & Fayetteville, AR.
Dalton Flippo, Producer for KNWA & FOX 24, Fayetteville, AR
Christopher Morgan, News Director for KARK, Little Rock, AR.
James Collins, News Anchor for Cumulus WBAP, Fort Worth, TX.
Chris Frierson, Photojournalist for WHNT 19 News, Huntsville, AL.
Karen Ricketts, Web Producer for KARK 4 & FOX 16, Little Rock, AR.
Kayla Fletcher, Education Specialist for AETN, Conway, AR.
Jason Moyer, Owner of JBM Productions, Little Rock, AR.
Mason May, Owner of M2 Productions, Texarkana, AR
David Scott Holloway, Photographer & Camera Operator for Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,
Director and Cinematographer for Path to Radicalization: A Mother Turns to Hate, Photographer
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