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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “My favorite class at ASU has been Visual Communications. Not only did I get to be creative in different aspects, but it taught me several useful ways to bring media and advertising into the agriculture realm.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Jaelynn Page</strong>, Class of 2021, Agricultural Science and Leadership</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I enjoy Ram TV because I can learn about the advanced video production process and make my own videos for my future career. It’s very helpful for me to improve my skills.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Eunjung Lee</strong>, Content Producer</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I enjoy working at Ram TV because I have access to equipment I never would’ve gotten to use.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Dietrich Sandley</strong>, Content Producer</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Gloria Bautista</strong>, Ram TV Producer / News Anchor</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Dylan Jimenez</strong>, Class of 2019, B.A. in Communication</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>McKynna Bozeman</strong>, Content Producer</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “My favorite memory was joining the Ram Radio.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Jerald Sisemore</strong>, Class of 2026</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Dylan Jimenez</strong>, Class of 2019, Multi-Media Journalist, Big 2 News, Odessa</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Phoebe Rosado</strong>, Ram TV Sports Director</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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!”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Tiana Montag</strong>, Assistant Technical Director</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I enjoy the environment and energy of the sporting events, as well as getting to know all the people who are part of Ram TV Sports.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Den Frausto</strong>, Ram TV Sports Cameraperson</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Siu Choi</strong>, Content Producer</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “ASU (especially the Comm department) has amazing professors who understand that life happens, and they don’t judge you for it.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Senora Scott</strong>, Class of 2021, M.A. in Communication</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Katherine Roberts</strong>, Ram TV Web Master/Associate Social Media Producer</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “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.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Brit Raley</strong>, Class of 2019, B.A. in Mass Media</p> </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.

Students in the Ram Radio Studio

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.

Student filming football game

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.