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Communication
Department

Introduction

We seek to promote student development in an open,

caring, and friendly environment. Our students have won
various national and international competitions within every
scope of study offered by our department.
The Department of Communications offers
experience and opportunities in ways such as:
Flexible Program
3 Degree Specialties
17 Faculty Members
5 Student Organizations
Scholarship Oppurtunities

About US

The Communications Department is one of the fastest

growing hot spots on Slippery Rock Universitys campus.
As one of the largest departments here at the university, we
offer two degree programs, the Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science.

Programs

The central mission of the department of communication at Slippery Rock

University is to foster our students abilities to be socially competent citizens
and to find meaningful employment through high quality educational
experiences.
As a field of study, communication offers the oppurtunity to develop the
skills necessary to begin careers in the fields of journalism, broadcasting,
communication technology, and many other related areas. SRU offers a
Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on building a liberal arts
foundation and developing both critical thinking and professional skills.

Majors and Minors

Majors (B.A.)
With emphasis areas in Journalism, Public Relations, and Emerging
Technology
Anyone watching the internet expand understands the need for
multi-talented writers and designers with the technical expertise to successfully communicate in an environment of increasing media convergence.

Bachelor of Arts

Degree Tracks
We offer a Bachelor of Science degree, with tracks in journalism, public
relations, and emerging technology and multimedia.
Majors and Minors
Majors (B.S.)
Emerging Technology & multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations
Minor
Communication
SRUs comprehensive communication program prepares you as a writer
with journalism courses, while those interested in visual communication
study layout, design and the computer technology that can be incorporated
to help deliver information.

Bachelor of Science

Student Involvement

Career Oppurtunities

In addition to your coursework, we seek to further your personal and professional

growth by offering a range of co-curricular
activities. The communication Department encourages all majors to participate in
these organizations to develop skills, gain insight, and engage in hands-on learning
that you just cant get in the
classroom. Becoming involved in the following student run groups brings you together with other students who share your interests and career aspirations.

Our major develop effective speaking and writing skills, new media production and
design skills, the ability to engage in research and analysis, and understanding of the
ethical and legal challenges in the communication field, professional skills and attitudes, and career skills.

Student Organizations

Lambda Pi Eta
The official honorary for the Commuincation Department that seeks to en
courage student involvement
Zeta Phi Eta
The National Professional Fraternity in the Communication Arts and Science
and is open to all Communication majors.
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The National Pre-Professional public relations organization that gives students
real hands on public relations experience.
The Rocket
SRUs student run weekly newspaper.
WSRU-TV
The student run television broadcast and video production company.
WSRU 88.1 FM
The student run radio station

Communication graduates pursue careers in the fields of:

Journalism
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Web Design
Digital Design
Audio
Visual Design
Video
Interactive Multimedia

Testimonial:
The Communication Department at Slippery Rock University helped shape both
my professional and personal life. The courses, faculty and faculties allowed me to
build the set of skills I needed to earn a Masters degree, start-up a design studio and
help develop online curriculum for my current employer. -Doug Strahler, Bachelor
of Science

Contact
Information
Admissions Office

Department Contact

146 North Hall Welcome Center

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: (724) 738-2015
Email: admissions@sru.edu
Campus Tours: 1-800-929-4778
Web Site: http://www.sru.edu/pages/5259.asp

Thomas Flynn, Chairperson

Department of Communication
223 Eisenberg Classroom Building
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Department Phone: (724) 738-2032
Fax: (724) 738-4547
Email: Thomas.flynn@sru.edu
Website: http://academics.sru.edu/
communication/