Welcome to the Department of Communications

Teaching solid communication skills is at the heart of all our programs, whether you’ll be communicating through a news story, press release, website, on television or face-to-face. College Factual has ranked us No. 15 among the “Most Focused Communication & Media Studies Schools” in the nation. Niche ranked the department as the 7th best in Pennsylvania.

We offer several degree programs. Whichever area of communications interests you, we’ve got you covered.

Named National Chapter of the Year  

Less than five years after being established, Susquehanna University’s chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media has been named 2023 Student Chapter of the Year by the national organization.

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Pro experience at the college level

If you’re serious about sports media, check out all the opportunities Susquehanna offers you, from attending the Pro Baseball Winter Meetings to rubbing shoulders with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Communication Studies Major Opens Doors to Prestigious Media Opportunities

Communication studies students at Susquehanna University gain future-ready experience with top media organizations, preparing them for dynamic careers in sports media, radio and film.

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Susquehanna’s communications degree opens many doors

Joe Palmieri ’00, who works in cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, says, “You can do practically anything with a communications degree.” Susquehanna alumni agree.

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Communication studies can open doors. Image of Women's Leadership Symposium.

Become the next Stephen A. Smith

Our sports media students have several opportunities for hands-on broadcasting experience — behind the mic, behind the camera, behind the script or behind the scenes producing and editing for our own River Hawks Network. Sportscasting careers begin at Susquehanna.

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Elevate Your Journalism Skills with Real-World Experience

Join Susquehanna University’s Journalism & Digital Content major and gain future-ready experience through opportunities on campus. 

  • WQSQ-FM radio
  • The Quill student newspaper
  • Alpha Epsilon Rho honor society
  • Susquehanna University Athletics Department
  • University Marketing & Communications Office

Students Achieve Top Honors in Donation Campaign

Susquehanna students gain real-world, public relations experience and make a meaningful impact by consistently excelling in the Students Save Lives Gift of Life College Challenge.

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Experience Broadcasting Excellence

Broadcasting students at Susquehanna University gain industry recognition and hands-on experience, earning top honors in the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting awards.

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Susquehanna grads go for the gold

An advertising and public relations major pairs well with other interests, so you can find our niche in a competitive job market. For example, Samantha Balsamo ’22 combined her advertising and sports media education to land amazing internships with NBC Universal, including an opportunity to cover the Tokyo Olympics.

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Contact Us

Communications

514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

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Location

Apfelbaum Hall

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Phone & Email

Michele Welliver, department head
570-372-4306
welliver@bj7dian.com