The Communication Major educates the powerful role of communication in all aspects of society through concentrations in Communication Studies and Journalism. All of our degree programs offer students opportunities to learn skills directly related to various media fields, while gaining experience building their portfolio, inside and outside of the classroom.
Concentration Areas
About our Concentrations:
- Journalism: This concentration prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities and stresses practical experience in mass communication and media professions, emphasizing mass media, public relations and corporate communication. There are two options: News Editorial or Public Relations. The student newspaper, yearbook, magazine, radio station, television studio, podcast studio and the regional PBS-affiliate television station are integrated with class work, and students are encouraged to participate in the internship or co-op program.
- Communication Studies: This concentration fosters understanding of the process and practice of communication among individuals, groups, organizations and cultures, with emphasis is on effective and ethical communication skills. Students have the opportunity to participate in speech and debate team activities. Upon graduation they are ready to begin careers in business, government, law, education, politics, social and human services, and international relations and negotiations, or further study on the graduate level.
The professors in the communication department instilled in me a love of what journalism really is!
- Biskie Duncan
I’ve been able to gain real work experience through internships and working at The Oracle. I’ve been blessed with holding the managing editor position for a while and it’s allowed me to flourish as well as get a sense of what journalism is like outside of the classroom. I’ve been able to connect with other journalists through SCJ and attending conferences. I’ve had several professors who have worked in the communication field, as well as teaching, and they’ve given me a lot of insight into what I can do with my degree.
- Bee Goodman
Taking a class on podcasting was an amazing extracurricular. It did not feel like a class. It felt like I had a mentor teaching me how to do this thing I've always wanted to do and encouraging me along the way. My degree is preparing me for my future by teaching me how to use many programs and do many things such as adobe, podcasting, photography and overall how to be a better communicator and creator.
- Callie Smith
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| Tennessee Tech Department of Communication 1000 North Dixie Avenue P.O. Box 5072 Cookeville, TN 38505 | 1 William L. Jones Drive Cookeville, TN 38505 Roaden University Center, Room 376 | (931) 372-3060 | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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