About

About

 

The School of Mass Communications, founded in 1971, is one of the largest units of the College of Humanities and Sciences. We offer a professional undergraduate and graduate education — not just training — in an environment that values the strong foundation of liberal arts and sciences so necessary for professional communicators.

Whether our students choose concentrations in journalism, advertising or public relations, they share a common core of course work in the liberal arts and sciences as well as in mass communications before they begin their major focus.

Our students graduate ready to go to work.

They have completed internships and been involved in course-related activities in which they have produced materials for real audiences: our student-produced television show, VCU InSight; our student-staffed Capital News Service; and the campaigns our advertising and public relations students plan and often implement for real clients. Many also have worked with campus student media.

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Our Story >

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Mass Communications prepares effective and skilled communicators through quality instruction, advising and student services, based on real world applications. Through research, professional service and…

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Community >

In addition to ensuring that community is emphasized in classes and curriculum, the School works to ensure that diversity is reflected in student, faculty and staff recruitment, and in all…

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Connect >

The VCU School of Mass Communications is strengthened by close ties between the media professions, our students, faculty and alumni. Students who gain experience as undergraduates may go on to…

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Va. Comm Hall of Fame >

The Virginia Communications Hall of Fame recognizes communication professionals with exceptional careers in journalism, public relations, advertising and other media fields. George Crutchfield, founding director of the School…

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2012 Scholarships >

The School of Mass Communications offers the following scholarships. Please download the application document below and follow instructions. Turn in your completed application package by 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1,…

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School Documents >

This area is reserved for internal School documents. MASC Speaker Form (On SurveyMonkey) Tenure and Promotion Guidelines VCU School of Mass Communications Read More…