School of Communications

Debra Carpenter, dean
Degrees Offered: B.A., M.A.
Undergraduate Departments (2): Communications and Journalism; Electronic and Photographic Media
Graduate Department: Media Communications

Mission Statement

Who we are: The School of Communications professors are student-centered professional media educators, practitioners, and theorists.  

Our mission: The School of Communications prepares graduates who can promote professional excellence in communication fields.

In order to accomplish this mission, we in the School of Communications are committed to a learning environment where:

• Our students' communications education builds on the foundation of a liberal arts learning environment of the university;
• Our students learn current and emerging theoretical, technical, creative, and managerial aspects of communications;
• Our students learn the aesthetic, historical, social, ethical and global aspects of communications;
• Our students learn how to become future industry leaders, professionals and knowledgeable consumers of media;
• Our students learn how to engage in their chosen communication fields through educational opportunities, field experiences, internships and interactions with professionals;
• Our students learn how to become lifelong learners of evolving technologies in rapidly-changing media fields.

The results: Graduates of the School of Communications are highly competitive individuals who are able to make immediate contributions to their fields.

The School of Communications offers Master of Arts degrees in five areas. They are:

• Advertising and Marketing Communications
• Communications Management
• Media Communications
• Media Literacy
• Public Relations

The M.A in Communications Management and the M.A. in Public Relations are available online. For more information, please visit online.webster.edu.

Special Study Opportunities

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) students may elect an area of emphasis in media communications. Students are required to complete the program curriculum for the emphasis in media communications and the degree requirements for the M.B.A. for a total of no less than 48 credit hours. Students who require prerequisite courses may have to complete more than the 48 credit hours to receive the M.B.A. with an emphasis in media communications.