The Diederich College of Communication has four academic departments, and they offer a total of eight majors and 11 minors. You’ll find plenty of options to choose from that will lead to an exciting and rewarding career, so explore the possibilities below.

Communication Studies

The department of Communication Studies offers a major and a minor in Communication Studies. To find out more, check out the Communication Studies page or contact Department Chair, Dr. Scott D'Urso.

Digital Media and Performing Arts

This department offers majors and minors in Digital Media and in Theatre Arts, plus minors in Dance, Film, and Music. For more information, check out the Digital Media major and minor, the Theatre Arts major and minor, and the minors in Dance, Film, and Music. You can also contact Department Chair, Prof. Stephen Hudson-Mairet, for more information.

Journalism and Media Studies

This department offers majors in Journalism and in Media Studies. To find out more, check out the Journalism major and the Media Studies major, or contact Department Chair, Dr. Ana Garner.

Strategic Communication

The department of Strategic Communication offers majors and minors in Advertising, Corporate Communication, and Public Relations. For more information, check out the Advertising major and minor, the Corporate Communication major and minor, and the Public Relations major and minor. You can also connect with Department Chair, Dr. Kati Berg to find out more.

Fine Arts Minors

The College of Communication also oversees the Fine Arts minors in collaboration with the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Check out the Fine Arts minors here to discover the options among Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art. For more information, you can contact Sheena Carey, the program coordinator.

Graduate Studies and Research

The College of Communication's graduate programs include a Master of Arts in Communication with two specializations: Communication professions and society and Digital communication strategies. Graduate students can also pursue a MA in Corporate Communication, a degree offered in conjunction with the Graduate School of Management. Contact Dr. Kati Berg for more information.