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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

BEA Festival of Media Arts logo
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication students and AppTV earned prestigious awards from The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) 2025 Festival of Media Arts, a highly...

Alumni

Autumn Dagenhardt - Grad Photo
App State communication graduates continue to establish themselves as leaders in their profession fields, even during their student days. Autumn Dagenhardt, a 2024 graduate who majored in public...

Faculty/Staff

Dr. Jean DeHart, Dr. Shanshan Lou, Dr. Gregory Perreault
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to announce our award winners for 2022. “As dean of the college it is my honor and privilege to recognize the stellar faculty and staff...

Latest News

EM/B Promo for PBS

Electronic Media/Broadcasting Production Team Produced a Proof-of-Concept Video for PBS Member Stations

BOONE, N.C. – A production team composed of Electronic Media/Broadcasting professors and students worked with Artemis Independent, a Boone-base...

The Appalachian Wins ‘Best Newspaper’ at National College Media Convention in New York City

The accolades continue to roll in for The Appalachian, AppState’s student-run newspaper, which was awarded First Place for ‘Best Newspaper’ at P...

Members of The Appalachian Accept Their Awards

The Appalachian and The Peel Win Top Honors at State Conference, Hosted by The Department of Communication

AppState’s Department of Communication Hosts 2025 NCCMA ConferenceThe Appalachian, the university’s student-run news organization, and The Peel Li...