Communication, Journalism and Media

The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Shippensburg University is one of only three programs in Pennsylvania to receive national accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

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The department offers an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism and Media) as well as a graduate degree (Master of Science in Strategic Communication).

Our students are prepared for a variety of careers and/or graduate study thanks to:

  • Student media organizations
  • Small class sizes resulting in personalized attention
  • Faculty members with professional experience in different communication fields

Explore Our Programs

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Broadcast Media Production Concentration, B.S.
The broadcast media production concentration prepares you for careers in television, radio, podcasts, other online media and more.
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Journalism Concentration, B.S
The journalism concentration prepares you for careers in multimedia journalism, news editing, copywriting, freelance writing and more.
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Public Relations Concentration, B.S.
The public relations concentration prepares you for careers in strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, content marketing and more.
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Visual Media Concentration, B.S.
The visual media concentration prepares you for careers in photography, photojournalism, documentary storytelling, magazine design and web and social media design and more.
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Communication, Journalism and Media Minor
Ship’s communication, journalism and media minor is a great complement to any major because all fields of work benefit from having strong communicators.
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Strategic Communication, M.S.
This program introduces you to different theoretical and methodological approaches to studying communication, and showcases multiple avenues of telling great stories to attract target audiences.
  • Students will apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.
  • Students will understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press.
  • Students will understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information.
  • Students will apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
  • Students will conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of professionals and institutions in shaping communications.
  • Students will think critically, creatively and independently.
  • Students will critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
  • Students will write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve.

Communication, Journalism and Media