Webster University: School of Communications

Debra Carpenter, dean

Departments

Audio Aesthetics & Technology, Tori Meyer, chair
Communications and Journalism, Joseph Schuster, chair
Electronic and Photographic Media, Jorge Oliver, chair

Administrative Staff

Mindy Berkowitz, director, SOC Portfolio Development Center and Internship Program
Jane Ferry, academic advisor, graduate program
Barbara Finan, academic advisor, graduate program
Gary Ford, director of graduate programs
Liz Jokerst, academic advisor, undergraduate program
Sally Lorino, associate dean
Susan Napoleon, coordinator
Libby Pappineau, department assistant
Linda Williams, academic advisor, undergraduate program

Mission Statement

The School of Communications, a worldwide educational organization of student-centered staff and faculty, prepares graduate and undergraduate students to achieve excellence in ever-changing global communication fields. We do this by providing theory and practice in media courses framed within a liberal arts-based curriculum, augmented by personalized mentorship and professional development opportunities.

The School of Communications houses and supports:

The May Gallery, a photographic exhibit space;
The Webster University Film Series, a comprehensive alternative film series allowing students, faculty, and community members to view independent features and documentaries, avant-garde films, animation, retrospectives, and short works and offering filmmaking workshops to students and the community;
The Journal, an award winning student newspaper offering print and internet news;
Gorlok TV, a student operated television station;
The Galaxy, a student operated radio station;
The Ampersand, an award winning student magazine

Programs

The School of Communications offers the master of arts (MA) in the following areas:

The MA in communications management, the MA in media communications, and the MA in public relations are available online. For more information, please visit Webster's WorldClassRoom.

Please refer to the Accreditations and Licensures section of this catalog for specialized accreditations that may apply to programs in the School of Communications.

Special Study Opportunities

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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 MBA 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 MBA with an emphasis in media communications.

Updated 6/1/2011