Program Recognition
•The Department of Communication, Media, and Screen Studies received a national award for program excellence in October 2025
Training
•The Communication, Media, and Screen Studies concentration builds a flexible 24-credit slate of CMS coursework atop a 21-credit core, culminating in a capstone choice such as the CMS Capstone Project, a professional practicum, or the gamified IDS 405 "In a World" capstone experience
•Coursework organizes around three learning strands — Communication (interpersonal and organizational theory), Media (critical/creative media analysis and advertising/PR content) and Screen Studies (screen-media history, form and cultural impact) — each with its own stated learning outcomes