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School of Communication

University of Akron School of Communications 45th anniversary celebration in 2022

The School of Communication at UA will immerse you in the full range of communication skills necessary for thriving careers in all types of industries. We offer four focus areas for undergraduate studies, a masters program and several certificate programs at both levels.

THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION DEGREES

The School of Communication offers both undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs, plus several certificate programs at both degree levels.

Undergraduates earning a Bachelor of Communication can choose a focus area from these four options:

  • Media studies
  • Public relations
  • Communication studies
  • Organizational supervision

We also offer the following Master’s degree program:

  • Strategic Communication

HEAR FROM A COMMUNICATION MAJOR

Payton B. a communication major at The University of Akron, takes us behind the scenes to show us the experience of students in the media studies concentration.

HEADLINES

Matthew Cherry on set wearing a UA T-shirt

Matthew Cherry, whose animated short film "Hair Love" won an Academy Award in 2020.

School of Communication grad wins Oscar

Matthew Cherry, who studied mass media, radio and television in the School of Communication, has won an Academy Award for his animated short film, "Hair Love." Full story.

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