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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

Noah Cornelius (right) Interviews Kaz Grala
Electronic Media/Broadcasting major Noah C Cornelius combined multiple opportunities to gain skills needed for a career in motorsports broadcasting   BOONE, N.C. – When current junior...

Alumni

Logan DiFrano
Logan DiFranco (they, them, theirs). Double major in PR and Journalism. Graduated in May of 2020. Logan was accepted to the MPhil in Sociology (The Sociology of Media and Culture) at the University...

Faculty/Staff

Chris Moody
Department of Communication professor Chris Moody wrote an article published in the Columbia Journalism Review about a wave of journalists who are leaving their large media outlets in...

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...