Department Overview

As a student in the Department of Communication & Media Studies, you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge that can be applied to a career in multiple forms of media. Some students have entered the communication industry in advertising, public relations, print and broadcast journalism, mass communication, television, film, technical/media writing, digital communication, marketing, sales, promotion, and a variety of other fields.  In the process, you will learn more about the world (and yourself).

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Marcel Lebrun: What’s Special about Education

Marcel Lebrun’s career in education spans just over three decades. He began his career as a middle and high school math teacher in Canadian public school districts, and then taught elementary-school-level French immersion programs. Early in his career, he discovered his aptitude and passion for teaching special education students. Since joining the faculty in PSU’s [...]

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Dick Hage: A Man with a Full Plate

As Dick Hage transitions to a new part-time position in the Admission office, colleagues, alumni, and Hage himself reflect on his 35-year career as vice president for student affairs.

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Citizen Science

How a group of science-savvy volunteers is working to keep their local river healthy—with a little help from PSU.