Today’s world needs critical thinkers, effective communicators, and ethical decision-makers. Tim Russert Department of Communication prepares you to rise to the challenge through academic exploration, lab experiences, and real world internships
Today’s world needs critical thinkers, effective communicators, and ethical decision-makers. Tim Russert Department of Communication prepares you to rise to the challenge through academic exploration, lab experiences, and real world internships
Communication at John Carroll University
Giving words greater meaning.
A communication degree brings value to news organizations, marketing and PR firms, multinational corporations, law firms, non-profits, and more. While the demand for communication professionals is widespread, JCU’s program gives you impressive depth.
At John Carroll, you’ll:
During your degree journey, you’ll learn from experienced faculty, participate in vibrant, small class discussions, and develop the critical thinking and learning skills that come with a liberal arts education. Upon graduation, your knowledge and experience will be an asset to your future career and life.
Communication Programs of Study
While pursuing the Communication major in the Tim Russert Department of Communication, you’ll select one of three concentrations, Communication Advocacy, Digital Media, or Integrated Marketing Communication. Each area is rich in theory and practice.
Of Russert graduates complete at least one internship
New jobs in communication between 2020-2030
Jobs growth, faster than average for all occupations
Every effective communication has an intended audience. This course introduces you to the many ways communicators analyze, target, develop, empower, commodify, ignore, and survey audiences. Because this is a two-sided conversation, you’ll also explore the many ways in which audiences receive, interpret, create and co-create messages.
In this upper-level course, you’ll separate fact from fiction by spotting bunk in ads, news, and data, and learning how to counter misinformation ethically and effectively. Case studies and a final paper will strengthen your ability to protect yourself and others from inaccuracy, and enhance your student e-portfolio.
Notable Alum
A beloved John Carroll alumnus, Tim Russert, class of ‘72, was one of the most trusted figures in the media. During his illustrious career, he served as the Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News and the face of the political talk show, “Meet the Press.” In 2008, TIME magazine named Russert one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, writing that he was “among the most astute, discerning and relentless pursuers of truth in the nation.” His legacy informs our department’s guiding principles; Inquiry, Integrity, and Involvement.
John Carroll University alumni live, work, teach and support communities throughout the region from Northeast Ohio to Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus, Buffalo, Rochester, Pittsburgh, New York City, Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.