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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

Internship Spotlight
Current App State public relations student Sophie Baine, a rising senior, is gaining invaluable experience and insights during her summer communication and marketing internship with Equitable, a...

Alumni

Errol Seaver headshot
NC STATE UNIVERSITY'S ERROL K. SEAVER VOTED 2025 BOB MATEY NATIONAL VIDEO COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR The Collegiate Sports Video Association voted Errol K. Seaver, Director of Football Video, Scouting...

Faculty/Staff

Most Helpful Faculty & Staff 2021-2022
Each year, the Office of Student Success produces and distributes a poster listing the names of the "most helpful" faculty and staff on campus. This list is derived from student responses...

Latest News

Errol Seaver headshot

App State EM/B Alumnus Wins National Award

NC STATE UNIVERSITY'S ERROL K. SEAVER VOTED 2025 BOB MATEY NATIONAL VIDEO COORDINATOR OF THE YEARThe Collegiate Sports Video Association voted Errol K...

Panorama Speakers Onstage

Students share stories, ideas at Panorama 2025

Seven students took to the stage to perform an array of speeches at Panorama Monday night....

Spring Forward - two women speak in a Walker Hall hallway

Spring Forward draws record alumni attendance to share insights with current App State students

BOONE, N.C.— The App State Department of Communication recently brought home nearly 100 alumni from various fields to share powerful insights with c...