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Students who become communication majors have the opportunity to build a versatile and adaptable set of communication skills. The Department of Communication offers five majors reflecting different areas of contemporary communication:

The department also offers two asynchronous/online degree programs:

Each major provides students with opportunities to build versatile and adaptable communication skills that enable them to engage and communicate effectively with the evolving world. Small class sizes provide opportunities for students to connect with faculty and classmates. Students are encouraged to develop their voice as they explore different ways to communicate meaningfully through the stories they tell.

Students can broaden their educational experience by participating in award-winning, student-led organizations, such as; AppTV90.5 WASU-FMThe AppalachianSecond Story MediaThe Peel and PRSSA

Alumni of the communication department work in careers across different communication and business sectors including: advertising, media production, journalism (print and broadcast), radio, public relations, nonprofit communications, internal communications within a company, sales, and law.

Quick links to information about the communication department:

 

Learn more about recent accomplishments and accolades.

Students

Bella Zerillo RiverRun Pitch Fest
Bella Zerillo pitched her "Hugo Everlasting" documentary at the RiverRun International Film Festival's 12th Annual Pitch Fest.   Bella Zerillo, an Electronic Media/Broadcast major in the...

Alumni

Bailey Little
BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education has approved the appointment of two director positions within the school system.

Faculty/Staff

Photo from Frontline to Farm - 2 men standing in front of hay bales
For three years, Frontline to Farm has brought veterans transitioning from military to sustainable farming to the High Country for training with area agricultural and business experts and farm hosts...

Latest News

EM/B Promo for PBS

Electronic Media/Broadcasting Production Team Produced a Proof-of-Concept Video for PBS Member Stations

BOONE, N.C. – A production team composed of Electronic Media/Broadcasting professors and students worked with Artemis Independent, a Boone-base...

The Appalachian Wins ‘Best Newspaper’ at National College Media Convention in New York City

The accolades continue to roll in for The Appalachian, AppState’s student-run newspaper, which was awarded First Place for ‘Best Newspaper’ at P...

Members of The Appalachian Accept Their Awards

The Appalachian and The Peel Win Top Honors at State Conference, Hosted by The Department of Communication

AppState’s Department of Communication Hosts 2025 NCCMA ConferenceThe Appalachian, the university’s student-run news organization, and The Peel Li...