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 Journalism, Electronic 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.
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Recent App State PR Grad Has Article Published in National Public Relations Blog
App State communication graduates continue to establish themselves as leaders in their profession fields, even during their student days.Autumn Dagenh...
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The Appalachian and The Peel Receive Numerous Accolades at the State Level
BOONE, NC - The Appalachian student-run news organization and The Peel Literature & Arts Review, the student-run literary and arts publication, ha...
![WKZL's Jared And Katie Air Live Before The Kellar Radio Talent Group](https://communication.appstate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/asu_news_listing/public/asu_news/kellar_jared_and_katie_2023-th_0.jpg?itok=ZyOZnmnN)
WKZL's Jared And Katie Air Live Before The Kellar Radio Talent Group At Appalachian State
107.5 WKZL's Jared & Katie in the Morning broadcast live from the Kellar Radio Talent Institute at App State. Students Zachary Starns and Sam...