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Communication & Media Studies Overview
The Department of Communication and Media Studies represents one of the fastest growing disciplines in higher education. It is founded on the belief that competent communication transforms individuals, organizations and society. Graduating majors are prepared for careers, or for advanced education, in fields as diverse as advertising, entrepreneurship, public relations, broadcast journalism, law, ministry, human resources, higher education and not-for-profit management.
Departmental faculty define oral communication competence as the ability to form and maintain satisfactory relationships as well as the ability to gather, organize and deliver informative and persuasive speeches. Thus, course offerings in the broad areas of corporate communication, media studies and organizational communication are supported by both interpersonal and rhetorical theory.
Requirements
Minimum Credits
- Major: 33
- Minor: 18
Required Courses
- COMM 115, 200, 250, 335, 450
- 18 additional hours in the student’s area of interest
Faculty
- Professor Bill Gillespie
- Associate Professor Alma Hall
- Associate Professor Chris Nix (Chair)
- Assistant Professor Susan Dummer
- Assistant Professor Jason Phillips
- Visiting Instructor Jennifer Fairchild
Contact the Department
Department of Communication & Medial Studies
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324