About
Communication
The range of skills that students will learn in Communication and Media Studies will give them a significant edge when they enter the digital workplace. Our mission is to prepare students for jobs as news producers and writers, digital media strategists, as well as on air talent, publicists, entrepreneurs and highly trained candidates for graduate education. Learn in a stimulating environment that leads to a lifetime of meaningful work.
Other Concentrations
- Television and Multimedia Journalism
- Strategic Communications
- Sports Communication
Minors
- Communication
Required Semester Hours 120
Employment
What Can You Be
Kourtney Williams
Morning News TV Anchor
Communication graduate Kourtney Williams, now a morning news TV anchor, built up her profile and portfolio while reporting for Southeastern’s Emmy award-winning college news program.
Types of Jobs
- Field Reporters
- Computer Graphics Operators
- Sports Information Officers
- Advertising Account Executives
- Graphics and Replay Producers
- News Writers
- Video Editors
- Media Planners
- Publicists
- Social Media Strategists
- On Air Game Reporters
- Sports Webcasters
- Producers
- Editors
Types of Employers
Journalism
Broadcasting
Involved
Student Orgs & Activities
The Southeastern Channel
The Lion's Roar student newspaper
KSLU
Sixteen Division I Sports Teams covered by our Sports Communication students
Lambda Pi Eta and Pi Delta Epsilon honor societies
Southeastern Press Club
CONTACT
Dr. James V. O'Connor, Department Head
(985) 549-5060
james.oconnor@southeastern.edu
D Vickers Hall, Room 225
1220 SGA Drive
SLU Box 10451
Hammond, LA 70402
