Andrew Desiderio
Class of 2017
Major: Journalism & Mass Communication
I knew I wanted to be a reporter and I thought the best place to cover politics would be at a school that teaches it in the intersection of media and government.
Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Students can apply to major in either Journalism and Mass Communication or Political Communication. Both programs offer a critical mix of theory and practice to understand the rapidly evolving media environment. We also offer a minor in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs prepare students for the evolving communications landscape with a combination of core courses in theory and media skills. Students develop a tailored foundation for careers in advocacy, government, media relations, public opinion, journalism or academia.
Our Headlines
Class Assignment: Work with The New York Times
When I enrolled in the Audience Development course, I never imagined that I would spend the semester working with The New York Times to launch a new section.
Samantha Cookinham
B.A. '20, Journalism and Mass Communication
Community Comes First for 2019 Truman Scholar
April 15, 2019
SMPA’s Tyriana Evans Named 2019 Commencement Student Speaker
April 01, 2019
Conservativism in the Age of Trump
April 16, 2019
Beyoncé’s Nutritionist, Recycling CEO Discuss Sustainability Storytelling
April 09, 2019
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Upcoming Events
April
25
Thursday
The Second Annual SMPA Celebration Night
6:00pm—8:00pm
August
28
Wednesday
