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Department of Communication
Within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, students can pursue a number of academic degree programs, including those available in the Department of Communication.
The progressive, new Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Center for Communication and Instructional Technology features:
- The Outlook (student-run newspaper) offices
- WMCX studio (student-run radio station)
- Hawk TV studio (student-run television station)
- MU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) offices
- State-of-the-art computer laboratory
- Multimedia classroom equipped with theatrical lighting and a small stage for rehearsals and performances by CommWorks, a student-run performance group
- Departmental/faculty offices and classrooms
The undergraduate and graduate programs provide a blend of academic and career applicable techniques, while the minors program, such as screen studies, allows students to enhance their major with communication cross training. Students can gain recognition in this major for their academic excellence with the MU Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society.
The experienced faculty members provide students with the skills and confidence they need for today's competitive job market. Some media classes are taught by working professionals who bring their expertise to the well-established curriculum, courses and special topics.
