The Department of Mass Communications’ mission is to prepare students for careers in all areas of mass communications. Designated by the university as a “Center of Excellence,” the department strives to provide a comprehensive liberal arts preparation that incorporates literature, art, film, philosophy, African American studies, music and history. The department’s curriculum enables students to excel and to compete in the media industry.
Objectives
- To prepare students for graduate study in mass communications, film and other areas of endeavor.
- To offer students state-of-the-art equipment and instruction in print and on-line journalism, broadcast, and public relations/advertising to prepare them for jobs in professional media.
- To aid students in developing critical thinking/analytical skills, writing skills, computer/software usage skills in print, broadcast, and public relations/advertising.
- To orient students to the importance of minority contributions to the areas studied in mass communications to enhance their global view of the world.
- To assist students in developing a broad interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective inclusive of literature, art, film, philosophy, African-American studies, music, and history.
- To involve students in applied experience in the program to enhance their employability in a modern workforce.
Accreditation
In addition to the University of Georgia, Savannah State University's Department of Mass Communications is the only program in the State of Georgia that is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The department has been accredited since 2007. ACEJMC requires that irrespective of their particular specialization, all graduates should be aware of certain core values and competencies and be able to:
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Understand and apply the principles and laws
of freedom of speech and press, including the right to dissent, to monitor and
criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of
grievances;
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Demonstrate an understanding of the history
and role of professionals and institutions in shaping
communications;
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Demonstrate an understanding of the
diversity of groups in a global society in relationship to
communications;
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Understand concepts and apply theories in
the use and presentation of images and information;
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Demonstrate an understanding of professional
ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness,
and diversity;
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Think critically, creatively, and
independently;
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Conduct research and evaluate information by
methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they
work;
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Write correctly and clearly in forms and
styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes
they serve;
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Critically evaluate their own work and that
of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style, and grammatical
correctness;
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Apply basic numerical and statistical
concepts;
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Apply tools and technologies appropriate for
the communications professions in which they work.
Contact
Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Interim Chair
Kennedy Fine Arts 214
(912) 358.3378
elmorec@savannahstate.edu
Karen Conner, Administrative Secretary
Kennedy Fine Arts 214
(912) 358.3378
connerk@savannahstate.edu
