Communication, Journalism, and Film

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About the Department

Students develop competencies in message design and media production, social scientific and critical analysis of communication, research design and data interpretation, and news and feature writing. Our faculty are distinguished researchers, filmmakers, consultants, and professional writers. Alongside their faculty mentors, students have co-authored research papers, presented at academic conferences, participated in regional journalism competitions, and collaborated on all phases of media production.

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Student achievement makes us an award-winning communication studies program.

Distinguished Faculty

From papers to film screenings, students produce professional work guided by faculty mentors.

Pathways to Success

Leverage skills, knowledge, and experience into prime spots in media, business, and public service.

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November 18, 2024

Advancing AI Literacy in Communication: Dr. Yifeng Hu’s Pioneering Research on Generative AI and Stereotypes

Dr. Yifeng Hu, a prominent scholar in communication and technology, has released two exciting new publications that take a closer look at how generative artificial intelligence (AI) interacts with stereotypes. These works explore how AI can shape the way we communicate and provide valuable tools for anyone—whether in the classroom or in the professional world—looking […]

November 5, 2024

Beyond the Classroom: TCNJ Students Present Intercultural Insights at NYSCA

by Natalie Roesch On October 19, 2024, four communication students, Brianna Carrie, Maja Dziuda, Jacqueline Faulk, and I (Natalie Roesch), presented at a panel in the 82nd New York State Communication Association (NYSCA) annual conference in Callicoon, NY, along with our professor, Dr. Yifeng Hu. The panel, titled “Music, Food, and Friendship – Exploring Intercultural […]

November 4, 2024

Dr. Yachao Li Published International Research Examining Climate Communication and Youth Media Exposur

Dr. Yachao Li, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Public Health, has published two significant research papers in collaboration with international scholars, advancing our understanding of climate change communication and youth media exposure. In the first study, published in Curator: The Museum Journal, Dr. Li worked with researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark […]

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Students develop their creative talents and apply classroom learning through vibrant outreach activities, such as internships, research, film/video production, film/video festival participation, and conference presentations.

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A Message from the Chair

When a dynamic Arts and Communication school exists in a top-tier liberal arts college, the possibilities for invention and evolution are limitless. You will be immersed in the exploration of diverse cultures and equipped with the rigorous intellectual preparation to be resourceful, agile, and effective in your pursuits. This community is inclusive. It is perpetually questioning. And it will give you the comprehensive tools and experience to forge your path and flourish as a productive citizen in a complex world.

Susan Ryan

Chair