Department of Communication

Welcome to the Department of Communication
Join the Department of Communication at Jax State, where our industry-focused curriculum prepares you for success in multimodal journalism, public relations, advertising, integrated marketing and communication, or multi-platform media production. We’ll guide your learning experience according to our "Six Pillars of Professional Communication," which are integrated into our teaching objectives, core values and competencies across all our coursesAccreditation and Facilities
We take pride in our accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), and we’re one of only three programs in Alabama with this honor. Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art 4K studio, Mac lab, podcasting and audio recording studio, audio production labs, and our strategic communication lab and research hub support hands-on learning. Explore our facilities to see how we support your education.Build Skills and Network
Get involved with our student media and professional development organizations. These opportunities allow you to build skills and connect with industry professionals throughout your studies.Discover More
Use the taskbar to explore everything our department offers. If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Teddi A. Joyce at tjoyce@jsu.edu with questions.