Department of Communication and Mass Media

In the Department of Communication and Mass Media, you can choose the program that fits your specific interests. Our department also runs the ASU student media outlets.

Programs

Communication

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication
B.A. in Communication with Secondary Teacher Certification

In Person

A communication degree will prepare you for immediate jobs in corporate communications, teaching, advertising, public relations and new media.

Communication M.A.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication

Online

The communication master’s degree will enhance your human and organizational communication skills to advance your career or continue your education.

Mass Media

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Media
B.A. in Mass Media with Secondary Teacher Certification

In Person

The mass media degree is a media communications program that will prepare you for a wide variety of media careers.

More Options

Leadership & Organizational Communication Certificate
The online Leadership & Organizational Communication Certificate will prepare you to advance your career in any public or private organization.

Media & Professional Communication Certificate
The online Media & Professional Communication Certificate prepares you to advance to leadership positions in any professional media organization.

Department News

Oct 27

Communication Prof Wins State Service Award, Oct 27

We Are Family: Laura & Billy Scott, Apr 7

Master of the Mic, Mar 24

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I chose Ram TV because I like editing, and I wanted to learn more outside of class. I also wanted the opportunity to produce different content and increase my experience for my resume.” Gloria Bautista, Ram TV Producer / News Anchor </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I decided to work at Ram TV because I wanted to gain all the experience I could in many different areas. I’ve spent a lot of time working with our media, and I’ve really enjoyed all of it.” Katherine Roberts, Ram TV Web Master/Associate Social Media Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I chose Ram TV because I’m free to use my creativity to produce content.” Nhi Trinh, Content Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “There are great professors and co-workers in Ram TV. Working here is a good opportunity for me to improve my skills which can be helpful after graduating.” Siu Choi, Content Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Sports Broadcasting at ASU is fantastic! Not only do I get to experience broadcasting college athletics and learning new programs and skills, but I also am able to forge relationships with my peers.” Zach Turner, Ram TV Sports Cameraperson </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Flor Madero had made such an impact on my life. I look up to her so much. You can tell that it was her calling to become a professor.” Precious Emeagi, Class of 2018 and 2021 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Ram TV Director Donald Plachno really impacted the way I view my work and gave me creative ways to get better as I prepared for life after college.” Dylan Jimenez, Class of 2019, B.A. in Communication </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “The hands-on experience in Ram Media allowed me to get a taste of what life in that field would actually be like. It takes you beyond the classroom to learn practical and transferable skills that will benefit you in your career.” Brit Raley, Class of 2019, B.A. in Mass Media </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Being a college athlete at one point, I’ve always liked sports and knew I wanted to stay involved with sports. Working for Ram TV, I’m still around sports and could potentially turn this into a career.” Phoebe Rosado, Ram TV Sports Director </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I enjoy Ram TV because I’m paid to do animation and learn a lot about how to make good quality films. I am also learning about the different programs and upping my Adobe skills. McKynna Bozeman, Content Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU helped prepare for my job with the opportunities it provides, such as working with Ram TV. That helped me build a resume reel, gain experience writing, and obtain an internship, which further prepared me for the position I am in today.” Dylan Jimenez, Class of 2019, Multi-Media Journalist, Big 2 News, Odessa </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I started working at Ram TV because I wanted to extend my resume and also get experience. I want to become a videographer and work on music videos.” Trinity Patterson, Ram TV Producer/Interviewer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I like working with Ram TV because it allows me to get some hands-on experience with lots of current and cool equipment.” Naya Ochoa, Content Producer </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I enjoy working at Ram TV because I can gain real-life work experience that will help me follow my career goals after graduating with my master’s degree!” Tiana Montag, Assistant Technical Director </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I love working at ASU because I always enjoy putting live remotes on within the Houston Harte University Center for the student body to see what the radio station is about and decide if they want to peruse a radio show.” Jacob Tucker, Class of 2023 </blockquote>

Around the Department

In today’s digital world, communication is king. Your ASU degree is your ticket to join the exciting communication/mass media industry that keeps us informed, keeps us entertained, builds our websites, enhances corporate operations, and helps prepare the next generation of communication professionals.

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study communication and mass media.

Student-Run Media

Gain the hands-on experience you need in our on-campus Ram TV station, Ram Radio internet radio station or Ram Page newspaper. Help broadcast weekly shows and ASU sports, produce and/or host radio programs, or cover campus news, sports and lifestyles for our digital paper.

Student sports broadcaster reporting on football game

Student Organizations

In addition to our campus media outlets, you can join the ASU Advertising Club and the Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Both groups offer various opportunities for networking and professional development.

Annual Seminar

You can meet and network with local and national print and broadcast media professionals at our yearly Media and Broadcasting Seminar. We have hosted everyone from NFL broadcasters and Fox News anchors to freelance producers and iHeartRadio personalities.

Contact Us!

Department of Communication and Mass Media
325-942-2031
cmm@angelo.edu
Map: Porter Henderson Library, 3rd Floor/306
ASU Station #10895, San Angelo, TX 76909