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Students who become communication majors have the opportunity to build a versatile and adaptable set of communication skills. The Department of Communication offers five majors reflecting different areas of contemporary communication:

The department also offers two asynchronous/online degree programs:

Each major provides students with opportunities to build versatile and adaptable communication skills that enable them to engage and communicate effectively with the evolving world. Small class sizes provide opportunities for students to connect with faculty and classmates. Students are encouraged to develop their voice as they explore different ways to communicate meaningfully through the stories they tell.

Students can broaden their educational experience by participating in award-winning, student-led organizations, such as; AppTV90.5 WASU-FMThe AppalachianSecond Story MediaThe Peel and PRSSA

Alumni of the communication department work in careers across different communication and business sectors including: advertising, media production, journalism (print and broadcast), radio, public relations, nonprofit communications, internal communications within a company, sales, and law.

Quick links to information about the communication department:

 

Learn more about recent accomplishments and accolades.

Students

Rylan O'Connor Award
App State senior Rylan O’Connor, of Raleigh, is set to graduate in May, earning his bachelor’s degree in electronic media/broadcasting and a minor in leadership studies.

Alumni

Photo of Jeffrey Dean Foster, COM alumnus
While the pandemic and recent cultural events of 2020 had many people reaching for their television remotes, Jeffrey Dean Foster ’82 was reaching for his guitar.

Faculty/Staff

BEA Festival of Media Arts
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication faculty and students earned three prominent awards from The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) 2023 Festival of Media...

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