Why Communication & Media?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As a Communication & Media student, you\u2019ll explore how people think, respond, and connect, while also learning how messages are created, shared, and understood in a media-driven world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our faculty bring academic knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. They\u2019ll\u00a0challenge you to think critically, they’ll support your growth, and they’ll help you build\u00a0confidence\u00a0to share your voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the way, you\u2019ll gain skills in: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- presenting, writing, and storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- digital media and content creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- leadership and small group work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- strategy, persuasion, and audience engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These are skills\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0use in any career.\u00a0Plus,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have access to the\u00a0resources<\/a>,\u00a0tools,\u00a0and spaces<\/a>\u00a0you need to bring your ideas to life.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\nPrograms for Every Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No matter your goals,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0an academic\u00a0program<\/a>\u00a0that fits your interests and\u00a0future plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose from undergraduate majors in: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Communication Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Creative Digital Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leadership & Advocacy Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Organizational & Corporate Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Public Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We also offer a variety of minors that pair well with any major, plus a Strategic Communication master\u2019s degree for students ready to take the next step in graduate studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our programs combine theory, creativity, and hands-on experience, so you\u2019ll graduate ready to make an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\nPrepared for What’s Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of\u00a0student opportunities<\/a>\u00a0to work on real projects, collaborate with others, and build a portfolio that shows what you can do.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That means a degree in Communication & Media prepares you for a wide range of careers. Think business and marketing or non-profit work, media production, and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More importantly, it prepares you to think critically, communicate clearly, and adapt in a world that\u2019s always changing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because no matter where you go, your ability to connect with others\u2014and share ideas that matter\u2014will set you apart. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\nCommunication & Media News<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Samantha](\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/WSU-Samantha-Dischinger-feature-2025-04-03-600x400.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n\nFrom Transfer to Transformation<\/div><\/a>\nSamantha Dischinger \u201925 transferred to Winona State and found the supportive community she\u2019d been seeking. Majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Adventure Tourism, she embraced leadership roles and internships that helped her grow.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n![\"Tayah](\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/WSU-Tayah-Lee-feature-2024-04-23-600x400.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n\nEmpowering Transfer Students<\/div><\/a>\nTransferring to Winona State allowed Tayah Lee \u201924 to align her education with her career goals. Thanks to the Communication & Media Department, she now feels ready to make her mark in the advertising industry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n![\"Professor](\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Talan-Memmott-feature-Caroline-Yang-600x400.jpg\")
\n<\/div>\n\nExploring AI in Communication & Media<\/div><\/a>\nDr. Talan Memmott founded Winona State’s Creative Digital Media program to blend art, technology, and storytelling. He\u2019s also part of an international AI research group and even showcased his AI-generated art at an exhibition for the University of California, Berkeley.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\nContact the Communication & Media Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n Mary Deering\n <\/div>\n\n Office Manager\n <\/div>\n\nPhelps Hall 126
\n<\/span>507.457.5474<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOffice Hours
\n<\/span><\/b>Tuesday\u2013Thursday: 1-4pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Mary Deering<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n