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The Department of Communication holds a central role in the mission of Wayne State University, one of the nation's leading urban research universities. The Department of Communication provides intensive study and practice in all aspects of human communication with emphases in journalism, film studies, radio-television, public relations, and speech communication. Both professional and scholarly approaches to the study of communication are embraced. More than 800 undergraduate majors and 250 graduate students enjoy working with more than 20 tenured or tenure track communication faculty who have superior scholarly and professional backgrounds.
The Department of Communication offers undergraduate programs in:
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication Studies
- Film
- Film Studies *
- Journalism
- Media Arts and Studies
- Public Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations at University Center Macomb
- Minors in Communication
*note* only students already enrolled in the Film Studies major may complete the course. New students should declare the Film major.
Undergraduate students are also encouraged to participate in one or more of the following activities:
- Internships are available to undergraduate students at many metro area employers.
- The Journalism Institute for Minorities affords minority journalism students scholarships and opportunities for professional growth.
- Forensics competition promotes the development of argumentative and public speaking skills.
- The PRSSA chapter gives public relations students the chance to enter the professional world.
- The Society of Professional Journalists chapter offers journalism and other interested students opportunities to learn about the media through meetings with professionals and special programs.
- Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). WSU's Lambda Theta chapter inducts outstanding communication students annually.