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MEDIA PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Dr. Scott Shamp Director of the New Media Institute University of Georgia

CONTENTS PREFACE................................................................................................................ 5 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 6 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA............................................................................... 7 ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS............................................................ 8 Cornell University..................................................................................... 9 Pennsylvania State University............................................................10 University of California, Berkeley......................................................11 University of California, Los Angeles...............................................11 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.....................................12 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor................................................12 University of Minnesota.......................................................................13 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.......................................14 University of Virginia.............................................................................15 University of Washington....................................................................15 University of Texas, Austin..................................................................16 University of Wisconsin – Madison..................................................18 COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS...........................................................20 Arkansas State University....................................................................21 Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................22 Georgia College & State University..................................................22 Iowa State University of Science and Technology......................23 Louisiana State University...................................................................23 Michigan State University...................................................................24 North Carolina State University........................................................25 Ohio State University............................................................................25 University of Florida..............................................................................26 University of Arizona.............................................................................28 University of California, Davis............................................................28 University of Iowa..................................................................................29 University of Kentucky.........................................................................30 University of Missouri – Columbia...................................................31 University of Maryland – College Park............................................32

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SEC INSTITUTIONS...........................................................................................33 Auburn University..................................................................................34 Louisiana State University...................................................................23 Mississippi State University ...............................................................34 University of Alabama..........................................................................35 University of Arkansas..........................................................................36 University of Florida..............................................................................26 University of Kentucky.........................................................................30 University of Mississippi......................................................................37 University of South Carolina..............................................................37 University of Tennessee – Knoxville................................................38 Vanderbilt University............................................................................38 REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS.............................................................................39 Emory University....................................................................................40 Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University...............................41 Florida State University........................................................................42 Wake Forest..............................................................................................43 Georgia State University......................................................................44 Kennesaw State University.................................................................44 University of Central Florida...............................................................45 EXEMPLAR INSTITUTIONS ...........................................................................46 Massachusetts Institute of Technology..........................................47 New York University..............................................................................48 University of Southern California.....................................................50 NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTIONS.....................................................................52 Butler University.....................................................................................53 Ohio University.......................................................................................54 Miami University.....................................................................................56 Northwestern University.....................................................................56 Virginia Commonwealth University................................................57 University of Miami...............................................................................58 BIGGEST CHALLENGES..................................................................................59 THE LAY OF THE LAND

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Beyond just unraveling the mechanisms of this powerful cultural influence, the study of media provides practical economic benefits for universities, including jobs for graduates, revenue generation through commercialization, and economic development.

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PREFACE PREFEACE

The media are changing rapidly. Seismic shifts in audience, economics, and technology are shaking the very foundations. From the upheaval, a new media landscape is emerging.

Higher education is at the epicenter of new media change. Universities have a unique role to play in understanding media and their impact. Beyond just unraveling the mechanisms of this powerful cultural influence, the study of media provides practical economic benefits for universities including jobs for graduates, revenue generation through commercialization, and economic development in a sector that offers desirable employment. Plus media industries need universities for the leadership and ideas that will drive growth and profitability.

But how should higher education address this desirable and dynamic field? How can universities and colleges develop the programs, resources, and structure required by constituencies from industry to students? In short, what should universities do with, for, and about media?

This report is the first step in exploration to discover the future of media education. “The Lay of the Land: Media Programs in Higher Education,” is a survey of how other universities teach and research media. It is a snapshot of a variety of programs at this specific moment in time. The universities covered in this report fall into six specific categories each with its own relevance to UGA: n Aspirational – Institutions UGA hopes to emulate n Comparator – Institutions currently comparable to UGA n Southeastern Conference – Institutions within the SEC n Regional – Institutions within UGA’s geographic region n Exemplar – Institutions recognized as leading the field n Noteworthy - Institutions with new approaches worth watching

In addition to charting the structure, organization, and resources of each of these programs, we asked about the biggest challenge they face. We hope that studying the lay of the land will offer useful guideposts for navigating the tricky terrain of change. Examining the programs and structures at other institutions should provide important information useful in determining whether and how UGA approaches to media education need to change.

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INTRODUCTION This report is designed to provide a record of the way communication and media-related programs are structured at a variety of universities in the United States. The universities were selected from the University of Georgia list of Aspirational, Comparator, and SEC institutions. www.oir.uga.edu/comps/asppeers.html The Regional institutions were selected from universities not on the other lists, but offer communication or media programs in the southeast United States. The Exemplar institutions were selected based on the notoriety of their communication or media programs. The Noteworthy institutions were selected based on the new approaches that their communication programs are taking.

The following report details the university, where the media program is located, the dean, department head, or chair of that reporting unit, the departments and degree programs offered, as well as any additional institutes or special programs.

COLOR CODING Sections are color coded as follows for easy identification according to the type of institution.

Aspirational Peer Institutions Comparator Peer Institutions SEC Institutions Regional Institutions Exemplar Institutions Noteworthy Institutions

TERMS KEY T – Thesis N – Non-Thesis P – Project

Data for this report was collected between October 2010 and December 2011.

I – Interdisciplinary C – Certificate Program

Editorial: –Megan Ward –Cindy Reynolds Student Assistants: –Marisa Negri –Jesica Severens Design by: mprintdesign.com Version 2: Spring 2012

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THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

COLLEGE

Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication Dean: Dr. Culpepper Clark Number of full time faculty: 52 www.grady.uga.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising/Public Relations

B.A. in Advertising

B.A. in Public Relations

• Journalism

B.A. in Magazines Newspapers, & Publication Management

B.A. in Journalism

Concentration: Photojournalism

M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication Concentrations: Advertising, Health Journalism,

Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies

Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication

• Telecommunications

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

B.A. in Digital & Broadcast Journalism

B.A. in Mass Media Arts

New Media Institute (C) Peabody Awards Knight Health WNEG The Cox Center

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ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS Cornell University Pennsylvania State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of Michigan – Ann Arbor University of Minnesota University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Virginia University of Washington University of Texas, Austin University of Wisconsin – Madison

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CORNELL UNIVERSITY ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Department Chair: Dr. Geri Gay Number of full time faculty: 20 www.comm.cornell.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Dean: Dr. Kathryn J. Boor

• Communication

B.A. in Communication Concentrations: Environment, Science & Health, Media

Studies, Information Technologies, Social Influence

INSTITUTE

Ph.D. in Communication

Center for Communication Research

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

College of Communications Dean: Dr. Doug Anderson Number of full time faculty: 70 www.comm.psu.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising/Public Relations

B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations

• Communications

Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communications

• Film-Video and Media Studies

B.A. in Film-Video

B.A. in Media Studies

• Journalism

B.A. in Journalism

• Telecommunications

B.A. in Telecommunications

Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Pennsylvania Journalists Oral History Program John Curley Center for Sports Journalism Don Davis Program in Ethical Leadership Institute for Information Policy Jim Jimirro Center for the Study of Media Influence Media Effects Research Lab Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment Dow Jones Center for Editing Excellence

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

College of Letters & Science Dean: Robert J. Birgeneau Number of full time faculty: 131 www.berkeley.edu

DEGREE OFFERED

• Media Studies

INSTITUTE

SCHOOL

Ph.D. with “Designated Emphasis” in New Media

Berkeley Center for New Media

Graduate School of Journalism Dean: Neil Henry www.journalism.berkeley.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREE OFFERED

• Journalism

M.J. (Masters of Journalism)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Studies Department Chair: Dr. Tim Groeling Number of full time faculty: 8 www.commstudies.ucla.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: Division of Social Science

Dean: Dr. Alessandro Duranti

• Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies Concentrations: Mass Communication & Media Institutions,

Interpersonal Communication, Communication Technology &

Digital Systems, Political & Legal Communication

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN COLLEGE

College of Media Dean: Jan Slater (Interim) Number of full time faculty: 52 www.media.illinois.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising

B.S. in Advertising

M.S. in Advertising

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism

M.S. in Journalism

Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication

• Media & Cinema Studies

B.S. in Media & Cinema Studies

Minors:

Undergraduate Media & Cinema Studies

Graduate Media & Cinema Studies

INSTITUTE

Institute of Communications Research

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Studies Department Chair: Dr. Susan Douglas Number of full time faculty: 19 www.lsa.umich.edu/comm

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Literature, Science, & Art

Dean: Terrence J. McDonald

• Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

School of Journalism & Mass Communication Director: Dr. Albert Tims Number of full time faculty: 25 www.sjmc.umn.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts

Dean: Dr. James Parente

• Journalism & Mass Communication

B.A. in Journalism Concentrations: Professional Journalism, Professional

Strategic Communication, Mass Communication Minors:

New Media Studies

Mass Communication

INSTITUTES

M.A. in Srategic Communication

M.A. in Mass Communication

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics & Law Minnesota Journalism Center

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Studies Department Chair: Dr. Dennis Mumby Number of full time faculty: 28 www.comm.unc.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

• Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies Concentrations: Interpersonal & Organizational

Communication, Media Studies & Production, Performance

Studies, Rhetorical Studies M.A./Ph.D. in Communication Studies Ph.D. in Communication Studies

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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

Department of Media Studies Department Chair: Dr. Andrea Press Number of full time faculty: 8 www.virginia.edu/mediastudies

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College & Graduate School of Arts & Science

Dean: Dr. Meredith Jung-En Woo

• Media Studies

B.A. in Media Studies Concentration: Media Policy Studies Minors:

Media Studies

Film Studies Cerificate:

Ph.D. Media Studies

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Department Head: Dr. David Domke Number of full time faculty: 28 www.com.washington.edu/journalism

DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communications Concentrations: Communication & Culture, Communication

Technology & Society, Global Communication, Political

Communication, Rhetoric & Critical/Cultural Studies,

Social Interaction • Journalism

B.A. in Communication: Journalism Concentrations: Civic/Public Engagement, Global Affairs/

Development, Communications Technology/Science

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN COLLEGE

College of Liberal Arts Dean: Dr. Roderick P. Hart Number of full time faculty: 145 www.communication.utexas.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising

B.S. in Advertising

M.A. in Advertising (N)

M.A. in Advertising

M.A. in Advertising with Professional Report

Ph.D. in Advertising

• Public Relations

B.S. in Public Relations

• Communication Sciences & Disorders

B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders

M.A. in Speech Language Pathology

Ph.D. in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Doctor of Audiology

• Communication Studies

B.S. in Communication Studies

M.A. in Communication Studies

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism Concentrations: Broadcast Journalism, Magazine Writing

& Editing, Newspaper Reporting & Writing, Copy Editing &

Design, Multimedia & Photojournalism

M.A. in Journalism

Ph.D. in Journalism

• Radio-Television-Film

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B.S. in Radio-Television-Film

M.A. in Media Studies

Ph.D. in Media Studies

M.F.A. in Film & Media Production

M.F.A. in Screen writing

ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Texas Student Media: Daily Texan, KVRX 91.7, Texas Travesty, Texas Student TV UTLA Program John Pierson’s Master Class TIPI: Telecommunications & Information Policy Institute UTFI: U of Texas Film Institute Cage Student Production Center UT Documentary Center Hollywood Showcase East Austin Stories

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON COLLEGE

The School of Journalism & Mass Communication Director: Dr. Gregory Downey Number of full time faculty: 21 www.journalism.wisc.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Letters & Science

• Journalism & Mass Communication

B.A. in Journalism

Concentrations: Journalism/Reporting, Strategic Communication

B.S. in Journalism

Concentrations: Journalism/Reporting, Strategic Communication

M.S. Concepts Program

M.S. Professional Track

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Joint Degree with Department of Life Sciences Communication

DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Arts Department Chair: Michele Hilmes Number of full time faculty: 23 www.commarts.wisc.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Letters & Science

• Communication Arts

B.A. in Communication Arts Concentrations: Radio/TV/Film

Communication Science & Rhetorical Studies

B.S. in Communication Arts

Concentrations: Radio/TV/Film

Communication Science & Rhetorical Studies

M.A. in Communication Arts Concentrations: Communication Science, Film, Rhetoric ,

Media & Cultural Studies

PH.D. in Communication Arts Concentrations: Communication Science, Film, Rhetoric ,

Media & Cultural Studies

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ASPIRATIONAL PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

Department of Life Science Communication Department Chair: Dr. Jacqueline Hitchon-McSweeney Number of full time faculty: 17 www. lsc.wisc.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

• Mass Communication

B.S. in Life Sciences Communication

M.S. in Life Sciences Communication

Ph.D. in Mass Communications

Joint degree with the School of Journalism &

Mass Communication

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COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS Arkansas State University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia College & State University Iowa State University of Science and Technology Louisiana State University Michigan State University North Carolina State University Ohio State University University of Florida University of Arizona University of California, Davis University of Iowa University of Kentucky University of Missouri – Columbia University of Maryland – College Park

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

College of Communications Dean: Dr. Osabuohien Amienyi (Interim) Number of full time faculty: 32 www.astate.edu/communications

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism

Concentrations in News/Visual Communications:

News, Photojournalism, Graphic Communications

Concentrations in Strategic Communications: Advertising, Public Relations

M.S. in Mass Communications

Concentration: Journalism • Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies

M.A. in Communication Studies & Theater

• Radio-Television

B.S. in Radio-Television

Concentration: Broadcast Journalism

Concentrations in Production: Audio-Video, New Media,

Narrative Motion Pictures

M.S. in Mass Communications

Concentration: Radio-Television

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GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

School of Literature, Communication, & Culture Department Chair: Jay Telotte Number of full time faculty: 30 www.lcc.gatech.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Dean: Jacqueline Jones Royster

• Computational Media

B.S. in Science, Technology, & Culture

Media/Film Track

B.S. in Computational Media

Joint venture with the College of Computing

M.S. in Digital Media

M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction

Ph.D. in Digital Media

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Mass Communication Department Chair: Dr. Mary Jean Land Number of full time faculty: 9 www.gcsu.edu/masscomm

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Kenneth Procter

• Mass Communication B.A. in Mass Communication

Concentrations: Advertising, Print Journalism, Public Relations, Broadcast & Electronic Media

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

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The Colonnade Student Newspaper

COLLEGE

COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication Director: Dr. Michael Bugeja Number of full time faculty: 28 www.jlmc.iastate.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

• Advertising

B.A. in Advertising

• Journalism & Mass Communication

B.S. in Journalism & Mass Communication

M.S. in Journalism & Mass Communication

Tracks: Social Science, Communication as a Professional

INSTITUTES OR SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Communication Studies Program (I) Studio for New Media (I) Meredith Integrated Media Suite Physiomedia Lab

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Manship School of Mass Communication Dean: Jerry Ceppos Number of full time faculty: 38 www.uiswcmsweb.prod.lsu.edu/manship/MassComm

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTE & SPECIALTY PROGRAM

• Mass Communication

B.S. in Mass Communication Concentrations: Advertising, Journalism, Political

Communication, Public Relations

Master of Mass Communication

Master in Mass Communication-Juris Doctor/Diploma in Civil Law

Ph.D. in Media & Public Affairs

Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs

Media Effects Lab

AVATAR Interdisciplinary Program

Manship School News Service

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

College of Communication Arts & Sciences Dean: Dr. Pamela Whitten Number of full time faculty: 100 www.cas.msu.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising, Public Relations, & Retailing

B.A. in Advertising

M.A. in Advertising

B.A.-M.A. in Advertising – 5 Year Program

M.A. in Public Relations

B.A.-M.A. in Public Relations – 5 Year Program

Ph.D. in Media & Information Studies Specializations: Design, Public Relations • Communication

B.A. in Communication

B.A.-M.A. in Communication – 5 Year Program

M.A. in Communication

Ph.D. in Communication Specializations: Information Technology, Public Relations, Sales Communication • Communicative Sciences & Disorders

M.A. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders

Ph.D. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders

• Telecommunication, Information Studies, & Media

B.A. in Media & Information

B.S. in Media & Information

M.A. in Telecommunication, Information Studies, & Media

Ph.D. in Media & Information Studies Specializations: Design, Documentary Studies, Fiction Film Production, Game Design & Development, Information & Communication Technology for Development, Information Technology • School of Journalism

B.A. in Journalism

M.A. in Journalism

Ph.D. in Media & Information Studies Specializations: Design, Public Relations

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

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Broadcasting Services (WKAR) Games for Entertainment & Learning Laboratory Health & Risk Communication Center Knight Center for Environmental Journalism The Media Sandbox Quello Center for Telecommunication Management & Law Social Media Research & Development Laboratory

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Department Head: Dr. Kenneth S. Zagacki Number of full time faculty: 33 www.communication.chass.ncsu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Humanities & Social Science

• Communication B.A. in Communication

Concentrations: Communication Media, Public & Interpersonal

Communication, Public Relations

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

M.S. in Communication

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media

Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media (CRDM)

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

School of Communication Director: Dr. Carroll J. Glynn Number of full time faculty: 30 www.comm.ohio-state.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

• Communication B.A. in Communication Concentrations: Public Affairs Journalism, Communication

Analysis & Practice, New Media & Communication Technology, Strategic Communication

M.A. in Communication

Ph.D in Communication

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE

Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication Director: Kellie Roberts Number of full time faculty: 47 www.cwoc.ufl.edu

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Paul D’Anieri

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

DEPARTMENT

Minor in Communications Studies

B.A. in Film & Media Studies (I)

Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering Department Chair: Dr. Sartaj Sahni Number of full time faculty: 43 www.cise.ufl.edu

DEGREE OFFERED

• Engineering

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B.S. in Digital Arts & Sciences

COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

College of Journalism & Mass Communication Dean: Dr. John W. Wright II Number of full time faculty: 55 www.jou.ufl.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Mass Communication

M.A. in Mass Communications Concentrations: Journalism (T,N,P), Public Relations

(T,P), Telecommunications (T,N), International

Communication (T), J.D./M.A.M.C. joint degree (T), Mass

Communication Law (T) Science/Health Communication

(T,P), Political Communication/Campaigning (T,N)

Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism

• Public Relations

B.S. in Public Relations

• Telecommunication

B.S. in Telecommunications

• Advertising

INSTITUTE

B.S. in Advertising

M.A. in Advertising

Institute on Journalism & Media

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Department of Communication

DEPARTMENT

Department Head: Dr. Chris Segrin Number of full time faculty: 10 www.datamonster.sbs.arizona.edu/communication

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

• Communication

INSTITUTES OR SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

B.A. in Communication

M.A. in Communication

Ph.D. in Communication

The Communication Club Lamda Pi Eta Communication Honors Program Arizona Communication Association (ACA) Western States Communication Association (WSCA) National Communication Association (NCA)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS DEPARTMENT

Department of Communications Department Chair: Dr. George Barnett Number of full time faculty: 10 www.communication.ucdavis.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

SPECIALTY PROGRAM 28

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Reporting Unit: College of Letters & Science

• Communications

B.A. in Communication

M.A. in Communication (T)

M.A. in Communication (N)

Ph.D. in Communication

Web Development Forum

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Studies Department Chair: Marc Armstrong Number of full time faculty: 17 www.uiowa.edu/commstud

DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTE

COLLEGE

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Linda Maxson

• Communication Studies

B.A. in Communications Studies

Ph.D. in Communications Studies

Center for Media Production

School of Journalism & Mass Communication Director: David D. Perlmutter Number of full time faculty: 19 http://clas.uiowa.edu/sjmc/

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Linda Maxson

• Mass Communication

B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications

B.S. in Journalism & Mass Communications

Minor in Mass Communication

M.A. in Professional Journalism

M.A. in Media Communication

Ph.D. in Mass Communications

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT

College of Communication & Information Studies Dean: Dr. H. Dan O’Hair Number of full time faculty: 80 www.comm.uky.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communication

B.S. in Communication

• Journalism & Telecommunications

B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communication

B.A. in Journalism

B.A. in Telecommunications

• Graduate Communication Program

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

M.A. in Communication

Ph.D. in Communication

Certificate in Health Communication

Kentucky Communication Association The Institute for Rural Journalism & Community Issues The Scripps Howard First Amendment Center Risk Sciences Division Dissemination & Implementation Sciences Consortium The Information & Communications Technology Lab

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – COLOMBIA COMPARATOR PEER INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

School of Journalism Dean: Dr. Dean Mills Number of full time faculty: 101 www.journalism.missouri.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism Emphasis Areas: Convergence Journalism, Magazine

Journalism, Photojournalism, Print & Digital News,

Radio-Television Journalism, Strategic Communication

Five-Year B.J./M.A.

M.A. Broadcast Management M.A. Computer-Assisted Reporting M.A. Convergence: B.J. in Newspaper or Magazine Journalism

M.A. Convergence: B.J. in Photojournalism

M.A. Convergence: B.J. in Radio-Television Journalism

M.A. Convergence: B.J. in Strategic Communication

M.A. Magazine Design

M.A. Magazine Editing

M.A. Magazine Writing

M.A. Newspaper Design

M.A. Public Affairs Reporting

M.A. Reviewing & Reporting on the Arts & Entertainment

M.A. Strategic Communication

M.A. in Journalism Models: Advertising, Strategic Communication,

Convergence Journalism, Convergence Concentrations,

Magazine, Magazine Design, Magazine Editing, Magazine

Writing, Newspaper, News Design, News Editing,

News Reporting/Writing, Photojournalism, Visual Editing

& Management, Reporting with Television Emphasis,

Reporting with Radio Emphasis, Producing, In-Depth

Reporting, Investigative Reporting, International

Environmental Reporting, Law & Conflict Resolution,

News Media & Society, Public Policy Journalism

Ph.D. in Journalism Models: History, Communication Theory, History Law

& Ethics, Media & Society, Political Communication

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – COLLEGE PARK COLLEGE

Philip Merrill College of Journalism Dean: Kevin Klose Number of full time faculty: 31 www.merrill.umd.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Journalism

B.A. in Journalism Concentrations: Broadcast News, News/Editorial, Online

Master of Journalism degree (N) Concentrations: Public Affairs Reporting, Broadcast,

Multimedia, Returning Journalists

DEPARTMENT

M.A. in Journalism (T)

Ph.D. in Journalism

Department of Communication Department Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Toth Number of full time faculty: 24 www.comm.umd.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Humanities

Dean: Dr. James F. Harris

• Communication B.A. Communication

Concentrations: Public Relations, Rhetoric & Political Culture,

Social Influence, Communication Studies M.A. in Communication (N)

Concentrations: Intercultural Communication, Persuasion

& Social Influence, Public Relations, Rhetoric & Political Culture

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M.A. in Communication (T)

Ph.D. in Communication

International Center for Media & the Public Agenda

SEC INSTITUTIONS Auburn University Mississippi State University University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of Mississippi University of South Carolina University of Tennessee - Knoxville Vanderbilt University

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication & Journalism Department Chair: Dr. Margaret Fitch-Hauser Number of full time faculty: 29 www.cla-web.auburn.edu/cmjn

DEGREES OFFERED

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Reporting Unit: College of Liberal Arts

Dean: Dr. Anne-Katrin Gramberg

• Communication & Journalism

B.A. in Communication

B.A. in Journalism

B.A. in Public Relations

B.A. in Radio, Television, & Film

M.A. in Communication

Lamda Pi Eta

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Department Head: Dr. John Forde Number of full time faculty: 26 www.comm.msstate.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Gary Myers

• Communication

B.A. in Communication Concentrations: Broadcasting, Communication

Management, Journalism, Public Relations, Theater

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Mississippi State Television Center

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SEC INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

College of Communication & Information Sciences Dean: Dr. Loy Singleton Number of full time faculty: 52 www.cis.ua.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Advertising/Public Relations

B.S. in Advertising

B.S. in Public Relations

M.A. in Advertising & Public Relations (Thesis & 1 Year Professional)

• Communications Studies

B.S. in Communication Studies Concentrations: Rhetoric & Public Discourse, Organizational

& Interpersonal Communication, Communication & Culture

M.A. in Communication Studies Concentrations: Rhetorical Theory & Criticism, Critical Cultural

Studies, Organizational & Interpersonal Communication,

Political Communication • Journalism

B.S. in Journalism Tracks: General Track, Visual Track

M.A. in Journalism (2-Year Research Track)

M.A. in Community Journalism (1-Year Professional Track)

• School of Library & Information Studies (SLIS)

M.A. of Library & Information Studies

M.F.A. in Book Arts

• Telecommunications & Film

B.A. in Telecommunications & Film

M.A. in Telecommunications & Film

• Communication & Information Sciences

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Ph.D. in Communication & Information Sciences

Alabama Student Society for Communication Arts (ASSCA)

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Dean: Robin Roberts Number of full time faculty: 15 www.uark.edu/depts/comm

DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTE

DEPARTMENT

Reporting Unit: J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. William Schwab

• Communication

B.A. in Communication

M.A. in Communication

Center for Communication & Media Research (I)

Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism Department Chair: Dale Carpenter Number of full time faculty: 14 www.uark.edu/depts/comm

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences

• Journalism B.A. in Journalism

Concentrations: News/Editorial, Broadcast/Documentary,

Advertising/Public Relations M.A. in Journalism

Concentrations: News/Editorial, Broadcast/Documentary,

Advertising/Public Relations

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SEC INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

Meek School of Journalism & New Media Dean: Dr. Will Norton Jr. Number of full time faculty: 10 www.meek.olemiss.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAM

• Journalism

B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication

B.A. in Journalism

M.A. in Journalism

Magazine Innovation Center S. Gale Denley Student Media Center Overby Center for Southern Journalism & Politics Mississippi Scholastic Press Association

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE

School of Journalism & Mass Communications Director: Dr. Carol Pardun Number of full time faculty: 39 www.jour.sc.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Mass Communication & Information Studies

Dean: Charles Bierbauer

• Journalism & Mass Communication

B.A. in Advertising

B.A. in Public Relations

B.A. in Electronic Journalism

B.A. in Print Journalism

B.A. in Visual Communication

M.A. in Mass Communication M.M.C. in Mass Communication

INSTITUTE & SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

IRFA Newsplex at South Carolina

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – KNOXVILLE COLLEGE

College of Communication & Information Dean: Dr. Michael Wirth Number of full time faculty: 70 www.cci.utk.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communication Concentration: Communication Studies

B.S. in Communication Concentrations: Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism

& Electronic Media which includes Print/Web Journalism,

Broadcast Journalism, Sports Journalism, Science Journalism,

Magazine Journalism, Visual Communication • Information Sciences

M.S. in Information Sciences

• College-Wide Degrees

M.S. in Communication & Information Concentrations: Journalism & Electronic Media,

Advertising, Communication Studies, Public Relations

INSTITUTE & SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Ph.D in Communication & Information

eTeaching Certificate Program Center for Information & Communication Studies

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Studies Department Chair: Dr. Bonnie Dow Number of full time faculty: 9 www.vanderbilt.edu/comm

DEGREES OFFERED

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Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Carolyn Dever

• Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication of Science & Technology (I)

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS Emory University Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Florida State University Wake Forest Georgia State University Kennesaw State University University of Central Florida

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EMORY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

Journalism Program Program Chair: Jim Grimsley Number of full time faculty: 16 www.journalism.emory.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREE OFFERED

DEPARTMENT

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Robin Forman

• Journalism

B.A. in Journalism Journalism majors or minors can be paired with any other

major or minor in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Department of Film & Media Studies Department Chair: Dr. Matthew Bernstein Number of full time faculty: 4 www.filmstudies.emory.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Dr. Robin Forman

• Film Studies

B.A. in Film Studies Concentration: Film & Media Management

Minors:

Film Studies Media Studies

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

M.A. in Film Studies

Ph.D. Certificate in Film Studies

Digital Scholarship Commons Digital Scholarship & Media Studies Program (Started in 2010)

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REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Dean: Dr. James Hawkins Number of full time faculty: 23 www.famu.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Journalism

B.A. in Broadcast Journalism

B.A. in Magazine

B.A. in Newspaper Journalism

B.A. in Public Relations

M.S. in Journalism

• Graphic Communication

INSTITUTE

B.A. in Graphic Design

B.A. in Photography

B.A. in Printing

Media Sales Institute

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

School of Communication Director: Dr. Stephen D. McDowell Number of full time faculty: 25 www.comm.cci.fsu.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Communication & Information

Dean: Dr. Larry Dennis

• Communication

B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations

B.S. in Advertising & Public Relations

B.A. in Media/Communication Studies

B.S. in Media/Communication Studies

B.A. in Media Production

B.S. in Media Production

M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication

M.A. in Media & Communication Studies M.S. in Media & Communication Studies

Graduate Certificate in Digital Video Production

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

COLLEGE

Ph.D. in Communication

School of Library & Information Studies Director: Dr. Corinne Jorgensen Number of full time faculty: 25 www.slis.fsu.edu

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Reporting Unit: College of Communication & Information

Dean: Dr. Larry Dennis

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Media & Technology

B.S. in Information Technology

B.S. in Information, Communication, & Technology

M.S. in School Media

M.S. (LIS Specializations) Web Design, Technology, & Networking

M.A. (LIS Specializations) Web Design, Technology, & Networking

Specialist Degree in Individualized Program of Study

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Information Architecture Certificate

WAKE FOREST DEPARTMENT

Communication Department Department Chair: Dr. Ananda Mitra Number of full time faculty: 25 www.wfu.edu/communication

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communication Concentrations: Communication Science, Media Studies,

Rhetorical Studies

M.A. in Communication

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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Communication Director: Dr. David Cheshier Number of full time faculty: 34 www.communication.gsu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Dean: Lauren B. Adamson

• Communication

B.A. in Film & Video

B.A. in Journalism

Concentrations: Print Journalism, Public Relations,

Telecommunications B.A. in Speech Concentrations: Political Communication, Communication Across the Lifespan M.A. in Communication Concentrations: Film/Video & Digital Imaging, Mass Communication, Human Communication & Social Influence Ph.D. in Communication Concentrations: Public Communication, Moving Image

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Digital Arts Entertainment Lab

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Communications Department Chair: Dr. Birgit Wassmuth Number of full time faculty: 17 www.kennesaw.edu/communication

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Human & Social Sciences

Dean: Rich Vengroff

• Communication B.S. in Communication

Concentrations: Journalism & Citizen Media, Media Studies,

Organizational Communication, Public Relations

SPECIALTY PROGRAM 44

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Kennesaw State Student Media

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

School of Visual Arts & Design Director: Paul Lartonoix Number of full time faculty: 18 www.dm.ucf.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

COLLEGE

• Digital Media

B.A. in Digital Media Concentrations: Game, Web, Visual Language

M.A. in Visual Language & Interactive Media

M.F.A. in Visual Language & Interactive Media

Nicholson School of Communication Dean: Dr. Robert Chandler Number of full time faculty: 47 www.communication.cos.ucf.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Reporting Unit: College of Sciences

Dean: Dr. Robert Peter Panousis

• Communication

B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations

B.A. in Interpersonal & Organizational Communication

B.A. in Journalism

B.A. in Radio & Television

M.A. in Communication

PROSE Lab UCF Debate Team

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EXEMPLAR INSTITUTIONS Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University University of Southern California

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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EXEMPLAR INSTITUTIONS

DEPARTMENT

MIT Media Lab Director: Joichi Ito Number of full time faculty: 25 www.media.mit.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

PROGRAM

Reporting Unit: School of Architecture & Planning

Dean: Adele Naude Santos

• Media Arts & Sciences

M.S. in Media Arts & Sciences

Ph.D. in Media Arts & Sciences

Writing & Humanistic Studies Program Head: Thomas Levenson Number of full time faculty: 16 http://writing.mit.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

• Writing & Humanistic Studies

B.S. in Digital Media

B.S. in Creative Writing B.S. in Science Writing

M.S. in Science Writing

• Comparative Media Studies

B.S. in Comparative Media Studies

M.S. in Comparative Media Studies

• Science, Technology, & Society

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

B.S. in Science, Technology, & Society

Ph.D. in Science, Technology, & Society

Entrepreneurship Program

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT

Department of Media, Culture & Communication Department Chair: Dr. Marita Sturken Number of full time faculty: 28 www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development

Dean: Mary Brabeck

• Media, Culture, & Communication

B.S. in Media, Culture & Communication Concentrations: Globalization & Transcultural Production,

Images & Screen Studies, Interaction & Social Processes, Persuasion

& Politics, Technology & Society

M.A. in Media, Culture & Communication Concentrations: Persuasion & Politics, Interaction & Social

Processes, Visual Culture & Cultural Studies, Technology &

Society, Global & Transcultural Communication

Ph.D. in Media, Culture, & Communication Concentrations: Technology & Society, Global & Transcultural

Studies, Visual Culture & Sound Studies, Media Institutions &

Politics, Critical Theories of Media & Communication

Department

Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute Director: Prof. Perri Klass Number of full time faculty: 28 www.journalism.nyu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

B.A. in Journalism Concentrations: Journalism, Media Criticism, Computational &

Digital Journalism

M.A. in Journalism Concentrations: Science, Health & Environmental Reporting,

Business & Economic Reporting, Cultural Reporting & Criticism,

Global & Joint Program Studies, Reporting New York, Reporting

the Nation, Magazine Writing, News & Documentary, Literary

Reportage, Studio 20

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SCHOOL

Tisch School of Arts Dean: Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Number of full time faculty: 10 www.itp.nyu.edu/sigs/program

DEPARTMENT & DEGREE OFFERED

INSTITUTE & SPECIALTY PROGRAM

• Interactive Telecommunications Program

M.A. in Interactive Telecommunications

Center for Advanced Technology Council for Media & Culture

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

Anneberg School for Communication & Journalism Dean: Dr. Ernest James Wilson III Number of full time faculty: 101 www.annenberg.usc.edu

DEPARTMENTS & DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communication

M.A. in Communication Management

M.A./M.S. in Global Communication

Ph.D. in Communication

• Journalism

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B.A. in Print Journalism

B.A. in Broadcast

M.A. in Specialized Journalism

M.A. in Print Journalism

M.A. in Broadcast

M.A. in Online Journalism

B.A. in Public Relations

M.A. in Strategic Public Relations

EXEMPLAR INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

USC Marshall Dean: James G. Ellis Number of full time faculty: 5 www.marshall.usc.edu/execed/programs/media-and-entertainment/ digital-media-technology-management-program.htm

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTES & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

• Executive Education

New Media Management

Effective Business Writing & Communication

New Communication Technology Certificate (Post-Masters) Entertainment Communication Management Certificate (Post-Masters) Knight Digital Media Center Anneberg Networks Network Center for the Digital Future Anneberg Program Online Project New Media Literacies

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NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTIONS Butler University Ohio University Miami University Northwestern University Virginia Commonwealth University University of Miami

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BUTLER UNIVERSITY NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

College of Communication Dean: William Nener Number of full time faculty: 34 www.butler.edu/ccom

DEPARTMENT & DEGREE OFFERED

DEPARTMENT

• Communication

B.A. in Communication Concentrations: Creative Media & Entertainment,

Journalism, Strategic Communication, Organizational

Communication & Leadership, Media, Rhetoric &

Culture, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Center for Strategic Communication for Non-Profits Department Head: Rose Campbell Number of full time faculty: 24 www.butler.edu/ccom/cscn

DEGREE OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. in Communication

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OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Director: Robert Stewart Number of full time faculty: 23 www.scrippsjschool.org

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

INSTITUTE

SCHOOL

Reporting Unit: Scripps College of Communication

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism Tracks: News & Information, Strategic Communication

M.S. in Journalism

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Institute for International Journalism

J. Warren McClure School of Information and Technology Systems Director: Philip Campbell Number of full time faculty: 7 www.ohio.edu/mcclure

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: Scripps College of Communication

• Information & Telecommunication Systems

B.S. in Communication

Minors:

Information & Telecommunication Systems

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M.S. in Communication Technology & Policy

NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTIONS

SCHOOL

School of Media Arts & Studies Director: Eric Williams Number of full time faculty: 25 www.mediaschool.ohiou.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: Scripps College of Communication

• Media Arts & Studies

B.S. in Communication Sequences: Audio Production, Digital Media: Special

Effects, Games, & Animation, Management, Media

Studies, Video Production

M.A. in Media Arts & Studies

PM.A. in Communication & Development Studies Focuses: Media & Development Communication, New

Media & Society, Industry Studies

INSTITUTE

SCHOOL

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Ohio University for Public Media

School of Visual Communication Director: Terry Eiler Number of full time faculty: 7 www.viscom.ohiou.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

Reporting Unit: Scripps College of Communication

• Visual Communication

B.S. in Visual Communication Sequences: Informational Graphics/Publication Design,

Interactive Multimedia, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography

M.A. in Visual Communication Major fields of study: Photojournalism, Commercial

Photography, Picture Editing, Informational Graphics,

Publication Design, Interactive Multimedia, Visual

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

School of Communication Chair: Richard Campbell Number of full time faculty: 28 www.units.muohio.edu/communication

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.A. of Arts Concentrations: Mass Communication, Strategic

Communication, Speech Communication Focuses: Organizational Communication, Interpersonal/

Relational Communication

M.A. of Arts Concentrations: Mass Communication, Speech Communication

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

Inside Washington Program

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Medill School of Journalism Dean: John Lavine Number of full time faculty: 58 www.medill.northwestern.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

SPECIALTY PROGRAM

• Journalism

B.S. in Journalism

M.S. in Journalism

Master’s Degree for Experienced Professionals

Undergraduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute (High School Program)

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTIONS

COLLEGE

School of Mass Communication Director: Dr. Jin Yan Number of full time faculty: 26 www.has.vcu.edu/mac

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Mass Communications

B.S. in Mass Communications Concentrations: Advertising, Creative Advertising, Strategic

Advertising, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Print

Journalism, Public Relations

Minor in Media Studies

M.S. in Mass Communications Concentrations: Art Direction Advertising, Communications

Strategy Advertising, Copywriting Advertising, Creative Brand

Management Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Strategic

Public Relations

M.S. in Mass Communications/Master of Literature (Dual Degree)

Ph.D. in Media, Art, & Text

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI COLLEGE

School of Communication Dean: Gregory J. Shepherd Number of full time faculty: 63 www.com.miami.edu

DEPARTMENT & DEGREES OFFERED

• Communication

B.S. in Communication Concentrations: Advertising, Public Relations,

Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Visual Journalism,

Motion Picture, Communication Studies, Electronic Media,

Media Management Minors: Advertising

Public Relations

Journalism

Broadcast Journalism

Visual Journalism

Motion Pictures

Communication Studies

Electronic Media

Communication

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M.A. in Communication for Social Change

M.A. in Communication Studies

M.A. in Film Studies

M.A. in Health Communication

M.A. Intercultural Communication

M.A. Multimedia Journalism

M.A. in Print Journalism

M.A. in Public Relations

M.A. in TV Broadcast Journalism

M.F.A. in Motion Picture Producing

M.F.A. in Motion Picture Production

M.F.A. in Screenwriting

Ph.D. in Communication

Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies

BIGGEST CHALLENGES

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Keeping pace with the rapid changes that digital technology is bringing to the media industry and the journalism profession. This requires constant changes in the curriculum and reallocation of resources to prepare students for careers in digital media.

University of California, Berkeley Department of Journalism

Maintaining our traditional balance between a top-notch liberal arts education and a 21st century skills education at a time of shrinking budgets and reduced resources at the university overall and specifically in the College of Liberal Arts. We remain one of the most popular undergraduate programs on campus, but our resources do not match the demand for our program because of overall institutional deficits.

University of Minnesota School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Maintaining quality production facilities that are in line with current industry standards and meeting student demands for media production courses while seeking to remain small and hands-on.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Department of Communication Studies

Putting activities on hold due to budget cuts. We have had to hold off expanding, starting a Ph.D. program and hiring adjuncts for our practice classes.

University of Virginia Department of Media Studies

Striving to continue to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and to prepare them for a perpetually evolving media landscape while simultaneously dealing with the economic challenges confronting most public universities in America.

Pennsylvania State University College of Communications

Keeping our curriculum at pace and ahead of technological and professional development. Additionally, keeping our faculty up-to-date on the latest media technologies and pedagogy.

Arkansas State University College of Communications

Trying to meld new media and new communications concerns with traditional literary studies and with cultural studies of science and technology. We are currently trying to craft a mission statement that brings together our quite varied faculty, research interests, and institutional roles.

Georgia Institute of Technology School of Literature, Communication, & Culture

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Keeping up with the number of students interested in the major and providing adequate faculty and resources to serve the students in the major.

Georgia College & State University Department of Mass Communication

Declining state support for higher education.

Iowa State University of Science & Technology Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication

Due to a significant increase in research grants received by our faculty members, our college is continually seeking outstanding graduate students to participate in our research-intensive Ph.D. programs.

Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Sciences

Faculty resources meeting student demand.

University of Arizona Department of Communication

With the rapid rise of digital, mobile and social media, audiences can access and even create media content when they want, how they want, and wherever they want.

Therefore, our challenge is simple to articulate, but difficult to resolve: How do we focus on such a rapidly moving target?

Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communication

Reformulating the current program to focus on information and communication technology and properly incorporating computer science and mathematics courses.

University of California, Davis Department of Communications

Funding - State legislatures will not be inclined to restore higher education budgets anytime soon. Beyond funding, projecting an identity to stakeholders that is consistent with our legacy but current with the realities of shifting vocational opportunities and students’ expectations.

University of Kentucky College of Communication & Information Studies

The student to faculty ratio in the programs. The student population is growing faster than we can get approval to all faculty lines.

University of Alabama College of Communication & Information Studies

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BIGGEST CHALLENGES

Lack of institutional support for an area that typically does not generate large amounts of external funding. We also have a great need for a Ph.D. program, but are not able to implement one due to lack of funding.

University of Arkansas Department of Communication

Keeping up with the demand for our majors. We seem to be getting more applicants and no additional faculty.

Auburn University Department of Communication & Journalism

Creating an innovative curriculum that can work now and also in the future. Given the pressure to provide training in high-level technology, the tension between the skills courses and critical thinking, conceptual courses is only going to get more intense.

University of South Carolina School of Journalism & Mass Communications

Dealing with the reductions that have been made in our base budget funding and having to do more with less available resources.

University of Tennessee – Knoxville College of Communication & Information

Meeting student demand for courses due to the small size of the department and managing student desire for internships.

Vanderbilt University Department of Communication Studies

Being in the College of Science, coupled with less and less funding from the state, there are expectations for the school to acquire externally funded research. This is a very big challenge for the school.

University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communication

Not enough full time faculty for the large student population.

New York University Department of Media, Culture & Communication

Managing changes in curriculum while being short handed.

Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

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INDEX OF SCHOOLS

Arkansas State University, 21

University of Arkansas, 36

Auburn University, 34

University of California, Berkeley, 11

Butler University, 53

University of California, Davis, 28

Cornell University, 9

University of California, Los Angeles, 11

Emory University, 40

University of Central Florida, 45

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 41

University of Florida, 26

Florida State University, 42

University of Georgia, 7

Georgia College & State University, 23

University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, 12

Georgia Institute of Technology, 22

University of Iowa, 29

Georgia State University, 44

University of Kentucky, 30

Iowa State University of Science

University of Maryland – College Park, 32

and Technology, 23 Kennesaw State University, 44 Louisiana State University, 23 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 47

Miami University, 56 Michigan State University, 24

University of Miami, 58 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, 12 University of Minnesota, 13 University of Mississippi, 37 University of Missouri – Columbia, 31

Mississippi State University, 34

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 14

New York University, 48

University of Southern California, 50

North Carolina State University, 25

University of South Carolina, 37

Northwestern University, 56

University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 38

Ohio State University, 25

University of Texas, Austin, 16

Ohio University, 54

University of Virginia, 15

Pennsylvania State University, 10

University of Washington, 15

University of Alabama, 35

University of Wisconsin – Madison, 18

University of Arizona, 28

Vanderbilt University, 38

Virginia Commonwealth University, 57 Wake Forest, 43

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