School of Communication
The School of Communication equips students with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities. What’s cool about a com degree is how many doors it opens, even in fields not directly labeled as communications jobs.
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Where creativity and professionalism meet
If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, media, or design, the School of Communication is where your creative career begins. Learn from experienced faculty, use industry-standard tools, and work on real projects that build your portfolio. From graphic design to media production, you’ll gain the skills employers look for and graduate ready to make an impact.
Master the art of communication
The School of Communication helps all students achieve their full potential and have access to industry-relevant career paths. The school curriculum focuses on assisting students to become informed critical thinkers and engaged community members. After completing your studies in the School of Communication, you will have the skills to enter the communication, journalism, and creative industries workforce or be prepared for graduate studies.
Work in the fields you love
At the School of Communication, our students study to gain the knowledge and skillset for a wide variety of jobs in marketing and communication. From film and television to journalism, to design and photography, we prepare students for a future of artistic creativity and excellent collaboration and communication.
Senior spotlights
The School of Communication is celebrating its graduating seniors with featured profiles on social media. Recent highlights include Claire Ewert from Strategic Communication and Sarah Manning from Photography.
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School of Communication degrees and programs
NAU gave me the opportunity to learn from working journalists in NAZ Today, a real newsroom. It couldn’t get any more hands-on. They gave me constructive criticism that taught me valuable lessons. I am a better journalist for it. Not many journalism students get that kind of experience.
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Start your journey in a community of creative professionals and passionate storytellers. Whether you're interested in design, media production, or strategic communication, the School of Communication is where your future begins.
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Your gift to the School of Communication helps fuel student creativity, confidence, and career readiness. Donations go directly to supporting student projects, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and hands-on learning opportunities that shape the future of media, design, and communication. Help us continue to empower emerging voices.