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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Faculty Member From The Department of Communication Recognized by 2024's College of Fine and Applied Arts Celebration of Excellence Awards
Dec 16, 2024
Appalachian State University's College of Fine and Applied Arts recently hosted its 3rd annual Celebration of Excellence, an event dedicated to recogn...
Student Media Collaboration Delivers Incredible Coverage on Election Night
Nov 8, 2024
Earlier this week, on Election Night 2024, the Department of Communication's student media outlets at The Appalachian, AppTV, AWN and WASU came togeth...
Faculty Presents Documentary at First Friday & During Homecoming Week!
Aug 26, 2024
Congratulations are in order for the Department of Communication's Associate Professor Anne Ward and the Department of Art's Associate Professor Chip ...