School of Communications
School of Communications
Debra A. Carpenter, dean
Degrees Offered: B.A., M.A.
Departments (2): Communications and Journalism; Electronic and Photographic Media
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 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;
- Student media: The Journal, (print and internet news), Gorlok TV, The Galaxy radio and internet streaming, and The Ampersand, student magazine;The Webster University Media Watch, a media
watchdog critiquing professional media performance.
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