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The Department of Communication is one of seven departments housed in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University. It offers a comprehensive student experience bringing together all facets of contemporary communication, including a unique blend of five distinct majors: Advertising, Communication Studies, Digital JournalismElectronic Media/Broadcasting, and Public Relations.  The department of communication combines history, theory, and philosophy of communication with applied, real-world industries and experience.  Our department strives to excel in delivering the best in education, where the humanities, sciences, and technologies meet. The department’s award-winning faculty offer hands-on experience in the world-class Beasley Media Complex, serving as the hub for WASU radio and AppTV. Graduates work in a wide range of positions in media, corporate, agency, government and nonprofit organizations. 

 

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

WASU-FM 50th Anniversary
1972 - 2022 and still rockin'!  Be sure to grab your copy of our veritable time capsule chronicling five decades of the nation's best student-run college radio station,...

Faculty/Staff

RiverRun International Film Festival 2021
Fog Likely Farm: An Appalachian Story directed and produced by Fine & Applied Arts faculty members Anne Ward (Communication) and Chip Williams (Commercial Photography) is the official selection...

Latest News

WASU FM news anchor providing election coverage.

Student Media Collaboration Delivers Incredible Coverage on Election Night

Earlier this week, on Election Night 2024, the Department of Communication's student media outlets at The Appalachian, AppTV, AWN and WASU came togeth...

You're Invited! Inaugural Screening of Faculty's Documentary

Faculty Presents Documentary at First Friday & During Homecoming Week!

Congratulations are in order for the Department of Communication's Associate Professor Anne Ward and the Department of Art's Associate Professor Chip ...

Welcome, New Faculty!

The Department of Communication Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

Welcome new faculty  to Appalachian State University's Department of Communication! Read to learn about our new faculty members.Dr. Twange Kasoma...